Tourism officials insist that the group had permission to travel to a remote areas of the Western Desert, however Egypt’s interior ministry said they entered a restricted area.
The vast Western Desert is reportedly a popular tourist site, but it has become increasingly dangerous due to the deteriorating security situation in Libya.
Ten Mexicans and Egyptians were injured in the anti-terror operation, with security officials stating that the number of Mexicans killed was eight, although Mexico has yet to confirm this. Four Egyptians were also killed.
Egypt issues apology after tourist deaths
Destinations
Sophie Griffiths
15 September 2015
Egypt has issued an apology following the accidental deaths of 12 people, including eight Mexican tourists, after security officials mistook them for terrorists
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