Published Date: 2025-05-14 11:56:44 Updated At: 2025-05-14 11:56:44

A responsible source at the Ministry of Youth and Sports confirmed that the ministry has been in direct communication with the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to follow up on the case of Egyptian athletes stranded in Libya. Coordination has been made with the Egyptian embassy in Tripoli to ensure their safe and rapid return. The source explained in exclusive statements that the ministry is making continuous efforts with the relevant authorities in Libya and Egyptians residing there to ensure the athletes' safe return.
The source added that the Ministry of Youth and Sports has been in intensive contact with the Egyptian embassy in Libya to coordinate with the Libyan authorities and provide all possible support to ensure the return process. The ministry assured that it will spare no effort to facilitate the quick return of the stranded athletes in light of the current situation in Libya, stressing that the ministry is monitoring the situation around the clock to ensure the safe return of all athletes.

Regarding the names of those stranded in Libya, the source reported that several Egyptian athletes are currently in Libya, including: "Hossam El Badry, Mahmoud Abdel-Moneim Kahraba, Essam Hilal, Ahmed Shokry, Hady Khashaba, Hady Said, Ahmed Ayoub, Ahmed Zakaria, and Mahmoud Shafiq." Each of them is being followed up individually by the embassy and the ministry.

For his part, Hossam El Badry, the head coach of Al-Ahly Tripoli, revealed the developments in the situation in Libya, explaining that the security situation in Tripoli has been worsening daily. El Badry said: "The situation in Libya was relatively stable at the beginning of the week, but things changed quickly, and the situation became more tense after the killing of Abdelghani Al-Kikli, the head of the Stability Support Apparatus, which caused an escalation in armed clashes and deterioration in the security situation in Tripoli."

El Badry pointed out that the decision was made to stay in Libya for a short period, but now the situation has worsened significantly, prompting them to wait for instructions from the Egyptian embassy on how to return. He confirmed that the embassy is working closely with Libyan authorities to coordinate the safe departure of all Egyptians in the country and expressed hope that their return would be completed as quickly as possible.

On the security side, the source clarified that tensions in Libya have increased significantly in recent days, especially after the killing of "Ghinawa," the head of the Stability Support Apparatus in Tripoli, which was met with military protests and mobilization in various areas of the capital. This escalation led to sporadic clashes throughout Tripoli, complicating the situation and increasing risks for all individuals present, both citizens and Egyptian residents.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports confirmed that it is monitoring the situation minute by minute, indicating that there are continuous communications with all concerned parties, including the Egyptian embassy in Tripoli and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to ensure the safety of the Egyptian athletes and their return safely. The source added that all necessary measures will be taken to facilitate their return as soon as possible, and the ministry is working in parallel with the efforts of other official authorities to coordinate the return.

In daily updates, sources from within the Egyptian embassy pointed out that the situation in Tripoli has become more complicated due to military escalations, which requires taking the necessary security measures to protect Egyptian citizens. Embassy officials did not hide their concern over the continuation of these conditions, which may prolong the stay of Egyptians in Libya, but they assured that every effort is being made to ensure their safe return.

It is worth noting that the athletes stranded in Libya had previously traveled for their professional commitments with Libyan clubs, but the recent political and security events in Tripoli have made their return difficult, especially with the ongoing escalation in the region.