Egypt to investigate 'dogs and slaves' remarks Kenya complaints

Egypt says it will investigate accusations that one of its officials called sub-Saharan Africans "dogs and slaves" during a conference in Nairobi. 

The allegation has been made by a Kenyan diplomat, who said Egypt should be stopped from representing Africa in any negotiations. 

But Cairo says there are no indications such language has been used, and has demanded any recorded evidence. 

The case could raise tensions between Egypt and its sub-Saharan neighbours. 

In a formal complaint, Chairperson of the African Diplomatic Corps Technical Committee,Yvonne Khamati, said the remarks were made by the head of the Egyptian delegation at the UN Environmental Assembly last week. 

Divisions at the meeting arose after a resolution on Gaza was not passed due to lack of quorum. 

The Egyptian official has not yet been identified. 

Meanwhile, Egypt's Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, in a statement has demanded an immediate investigation to uncover the truth. 


SOURCE: BBC news