The pioneers of social networking sites circulated a video showing the last moments of three young men before their death in the desert between the triangle of Libya, Niger and Chad. The video documenter talked about sad details of their tragedy before his death, explaining that their car got stuck in the sand, after they got lost in the desert, and they could not get it out for more than 3 days. According to Sudanese media. He added that the water they had in their possession had run out, and there was nothing left but to face their inevitable fate, calling on friends and family to give alms on their behalf, asking forgiveness from everyone.

In the video clip, which was found on his phone, the young man said: "The person who gets us, if we don't live, informs this clip to our family... We are on a cut off road as far as we know." He continued, "I hope that friends, brothers and family will pray for us to be steadfast, God willing. God will forgive everyone, God willing." The video showed the presence of objects scattered in the sand, as well as empty cans that were likely to have preserved foodstuffs before they were all consumed.