Egyptian authorities on Monday announced that 20 fishermen were released following their captivity in Yemen, according to a report by the Egyptian Middle East News Agency.
The agency reported that “sovereign authorities” ensured the fishermen’s release and that their return is currently underway, although it did not specify when they were released, as well as the reason and length of their detention.
However, the Egyptian daily Al-Masry Al-Yaoum reported that the fishermen were detained by Houthi rebels on charges of illegally fishing in territorial waters over a month and a half ago.
The fishermen were reportedly unharmed and have received necessary health check-ups.