RIYADH: The Consulate of Saudi Arabia in Australia’s Sydney has launched an investigation into the death of two Saudi women who died in their residence, it said in a statement on Wednesday.
It did not identify the women by name or provide further details on the circumstances of their death.
In a statement on Twitter, the consulate confirmed it received a report from the Australian foreign ministry and local Sydney police saying that two Saudi citizens were found dead in their homes.
— Saudi Consulate in Sydney (@KSAconsulateSYD) June 22, 2022
The consulate will continue to follow up with the Australian authorities to ensure a thorough probe is launched to uncover the circumstances of the women’s deaths, the statement added.
The consulate expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the two citizens.
