Kidnappings and daylight armed robberies have become increasingly common in the turbulent year since Egypt 's long-ruling dictator Hosni Mubarak was overthrown . Egypt : The two Americans have been freed , an official says . The Americans had been hiding in the Sinai Peninsula , authorities said . Another American was released this week .
Egypt : The two Americans have been freed , an official says . The Americans had been hiding in the Sinai Peninsula , authorities said . Another American was released this week .