Egypt: Two German nationals reported missing

Event

According to German government officials, two German nationals are missing as of Tuesday, January 8. One is a 18-year-old man who went missing on December 17 before he was due to take a domestic flight from Luxor to Cairo; the other is a 23-year-old man who went missing since its arrival at Cairo airport on December 27. The circumstances of their disappearance remain unclear. Further details will likely be released in the coming days.

Advice

Individuals present in Egypt, including the capital Cairo, are strongly advised to be discreet regarding personal details, particularly information concerning employment, family, etc. Individuals are also advised to remain vigilant at all times, vary daily schedules and itineraries, refrain from sharing personal information with unknown persons to limit the risk of being targeted by potential kidnappers, and to report any suspicious objects or behavior to the authorities. If attacked, remain calm, do not offer any resistance, and adopt a cooperative attitude. Do everything in your power to keep the situation as calm as possible (accept offered food, engage in conversation initiated by your captors, avoid all political or potentially inflammatory topics, do not do anything that would spook your captors, etc.).