34 Russian students at Al-Azhar University in Cairo, were arrested on the night of May 27. The cause of detention of Russian citizens - mostly people of the North Caucasian republics - Egyptian authorities have not yet been announced.
Four Russian nationals were released immediately after verification of documents specified by representatives of the consular department of the Russian Embassy in Cairo. Eight Russians took to freedom on Saturday, May 30. Another 22 people remain in detention.
In addition to students from Russia, on the night of May 27 were arrested several dozen citizens of other states, including Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, as well as France and Great Britain. Earlier on Saturday, became aware of the release of two Tajik students and five citizens of Kazakhstan.
Russian diplomats in connection with the detention of Russian citizens was sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt with a note demanding an explanation. Embassy staff will seek a meeting with the detained Russians to guarantee their legitimate rights.
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