Egypt's interior ministry said early Monday that security forces have accidently killed 12 Egyptians and Mexicans in the vast Western Desert after mistaking them for terrorists. “A joint police and army force were chasing terrorist elements in the western desert area of Al-Wahat and they wrongfully dealt with four 4-wheel drives belonging to Mexican tourists who were present in a restricted a rea,” a statement from Egypt's interior ministry read. “The incident resulted in the death of 12 people and the injury of 10 Mexicans and Egyptians, who have been transferred to hospitals for treatment.” More details to follow. http://english.ahram.org.eg/News/141441.aspx