Egytian citizens liberated from Khamis Gaddafi brigade in Libya

About 18 Egyptian citizens who were detained for several days by anti-government Khamis El Qaddafi brigade that follows Bani Walid militias ,have been released Wednesday by the Libyan armed forces following the interference of the Egyptian embassy in Tripoli which has been working to evacuate all Egyptians from Bani Walid area to avoid clashes. The Egyptian embassy said that it is monitoring the case in Tripoli after it has received a notification from the Libyan authorities that armed forces discovered the detained Egyptians when they were combing the area between Al Mardoum valley and the city of Bani Walid in western Libya that has been witnessing clashes between various armed tribes. The released Egyptians were transfered after their release to Misrata. The Egyptian embassy was expected to visit these Egyptians in order to check their conditions and to facilitate their return home. Meanwhile, the Egyptian foreign ministry announced earlier on Sunday that over 1000 Egyptians were stuck stranded in the troubled area between Al Mardoum valley and the city of Bani Walid.  The Egyptian embassy in Tripoli was working with the Libyan authorities in to evacuate Egyptians from the area and to ensure of their safety.