Two Egyptian army officers were killed during a military campaign targeting illegal gold prospecting operations on the southern border, according to a post by the military spokesman Thursday on social media.

Published on: 05/11/2026 - 21:12

A statement by the Egyptian military spokesman on Facebook said Thursday that two army officers were killed during a military campaign targeting illegal gold prospecting operations on the southern border, adding that the campaign aims to extend Egyptian sovereignty over its entire territory.

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The spokesman announced, "The chief of staff of the Southern Region Border Guard and the head of battalion operations were martyred while confronting illegal gold prospecting."

France 24/Reuters

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