'Eleven tourists seized' in Egypt

'Eleven tourists seized' in Egypt

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At least 15 people, including 11 foreign tourists, are reported to have been kidnapped in southern Egypt.

Five Italians, five Germans and a Romanian were reported to be among the tourists, while four Egyptians were also said to have been seized.

The abduction took place near Aswan, though the details remain unclear.

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Hopefully this will be sorted out quickly and that everyone comes out safe. Must be a terrifying ordeal. Seems a straightforward ransom kidnapping.

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Wow, my cousin is going there on holiday tomorrow, this wont go down well. Guess ill be telling him to keep clear of the south..