Egyptian doctor detained in the Maldives released and repatriated
30 ސެޕްޓެމްބަރު 2026 | ބުދަ 07:58Following successful negotiations between the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Maldivian government, Dr. Peter Saman Marzouk, an Egyptian national previously detained in the Maldives, has been released and repatriated to his home country.
The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has arranged for the release and repatriation of an Egyptian national who was being held in custody in the Maldives. | egyptian-gazette
The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced in a statement on Tuesday that it has arranged for the release and repatriation of Peter Saman Marzouk, an Egyptian doctor who had been detained in the Maldives.
The Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Emigrants, Badr Abdelatty, has instructed the Egyptian Embassy in Sri Lanka, which is accredited to the Maldives, to urgently coordinate with relevant Maldivian authorities. The directive aims to expedite the release of Peter Saman Marzouk and ensure he is provided with all necessary consular assistance.
Furthermore, the Ministry's consular department has been in regular contact with the family to provide updates on the ongoing proceedings and the efforts being made to secure his release and repatriation.
As part of these efforts, Ambassador Haddad Abdel-Tawwab Al-Gohary, Assistant Foreign Minister for Consular Affairs and Egyptians Abroad, met with the head of the Consular Department at the Maldivian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to hold extensive discussions.
During these meetings, Al-Gohary emphasized the importance of ensuring the detained Egyptian national is treated fairly and stressed the need for a swift resolution to the case to secure his release.
As a result of these efforts, the Maldivian government agreed to secure his release.
Upon Peter Samaan Marzouk's return to Egypt, Al-Gohary met with him and his family at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The family has expressed their gratitude to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant authorities for their efforts in resolving the issue and ensuring his safe repatriation.
