The Egyptian soldiers detained in Sudan have been transferred from Meroe Airport to the capital, Khartoum, on Wednesday. The Rapid Support Forces in Sudan announced their transfer stressing that they will be handed over to Egypt when the nearest opportunity arises.
“The Rapid Support Forces announced the transfer of the Egyptian nationals who were at Meroe airport.
This took place during the clashes with the coup forces last Saturday, to the capital, Khartoum,” the Rapid Support Forces said on its official page on Twitter.
“We reassure the families and government of Egypt that the soldiers who were present at the Marawi military base are all well and will receive the necessary care. They will be handed over when the appropriate opportunity arises, depending on the conditions the country is going through,” it added.
The commander of the Rapid Support Forces, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemetti has confirmed the safety of the Egyptian forces held at the Marawi base.
