Khartoum (SUNA) – The Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) mourned the Sudanese citizens who lost their lives in the tragic incident involving a number of Sudanese miners in the border area between Sudan and the Arab Republic of Egypt. The TSC extended its sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the victims’ families and relatives, praying that Allah Almighty would envelop the deceased in His vast mercy and forgiveness and grant their families patience, solace and strength in their bereavement. The President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) issued a decision to form a fact-finding committee comprising representatives of the Public Prosecution, relevant judicial bodies and security agencies. The committee will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, establish all related facts and circumstances, and submit a report detailing its findings. The TSC affirmed that protecting the lives, safety and dignity of Sudanese citizens is an inherent responsibility of the state. It stressed the need to address the incident seriously to ensure that the facts are uncovered and that the border is protected and respected. The leaderships of the two brotherly countries have remained in contact since the incident occurred, with a view to protecting lives, preserving the fraternal ties between the two peoples, clarifying the circumstances of the incident and making the facts known to the public.BH/BH