Egyptians fleeing Libya

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Egyptians returning back to Egypt from Libya via Salloum border crossing, 22 February, 2011. Egyptians have evacuated Libya as bloody clashes had erupted as Libyans seek the ouster of Libyan President Muammar Qadhafi. Security source said around 5,000 Egyptians had already arrived in Egypt while about 10,000 are sill stranded in Libya. Two military planes will be sent to transfer the rest in Libya.

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Nasser Nouri

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Egyptians returning back to Egypt from Libya via Salloum border crossing, 22 February, 2011. Egyptians have evacuated Libya as bloody clashes had erupted as Libyans seek the ouster of Libyan President Muammar Qadhafi. Security source said around 5,000 Egyptians had already arrived in Egypt while about 10,000 are sill stranded in Libya. Two military planes will be sent to transfer the rest in Libya.

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