The Egyptian Foreign Ministry is following up on a problem whereby 6000 Egyptians are stranded on the borders with Libya because the Libyan authorities of the Mossaed crossing have requested them to pay 500 dinars before allowing them to leave. Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossam Zaki said Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul-Gheit gave instructions to immediately solve the problem of the Egyptians that are stranded on the borders with Libya and give them their full rights, as the Libyan government is collecting fines from the foreigners who have violated the Libyan residence laws. Zaki has affirmed that this issue gets the attention of the competent members of the government and at the highest level, as it is keen on safeguarding the interests of the Egyptians abroad. He said the Egyptian authorities are making intensive contacts with the Libyan side to reach a quick and appropriate solution. Libya requires the foreigners to pay 500 dinars before allowing them to leave.
