WorldUpdated November 6

Egypt announces fourth phase of illegal gold-prospecting campaign

Asharq News reported that the Egyptian military spokesperson announced the campaign’s fourth phase against illegal gold prospecting in the Eastern Desert, set to begin Saturday after three earlier phases. The spokesperson said the campaign’s cumulative results included the seizure of 4,488 tents and makeshift shelters, 34 weapons and 63,079 rounds of ammunition, and the detention of 691 people. The Egyptian military also said two officers, including the chief of staff of the southern region’s border guards, were killed in an exchange of fire during operations to combat illegal prospecting. Separately, in a statement carried by Asharq News, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned an armed attack in southern Egypt that killed two border-guard officers. The Kingdom extended condolences to their families and to Egypt, and affirmed full solidarity with Egypt in confronting any attempt to undermine its security.

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