Egyptian Sailors Arrive in Mogadishu Ahead of Return to Cairo

Egyptian sailors who had been detained in Somalia have arrived in the capital, Mogadishu, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry announced.

Their arrival marks a step toward their return to Cairo following their detention in the country.

The ministry said the sailors would travel back accompanied by Egypt’s ambassador to Somalia, Mohamed Salah.

The announcement did not specify when the sailors would depart for Cairo or provide details about the circumstances of their detention.