In Pictures: The hijacked EgyptAir A320 plane in Cyprus

A hijacker seized an Egyptian airliner and forced it to land in Cyprus, but nearly all of the passengers were quickly released and officials said the incident was not linked to terrorism.

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Mar 29, 2016, 07:53 PM

An EgyptAir Airbus A320 sits on the tarmac of Larnaca aiport after it was hijacked and diverted to Cyprus on March 29, 2016. PHOTO: AFP

A policeman stands guard at Larnaca Airport near a hijacked EgyptAir A320 plane on March 29, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS

An unidentified person pulls a suitcase towards a waiting bus after leaving the hijacked EgyptAir A320 plane at the Larnaca Airport on March 29, 2016. PHOTO: EPA

Passengers disembark an EgyptAir Airbus A320 sitting on the tarmac of Larnaca aiport after it was hijacked and diverted to Cyprus on March 29, 2016. PHOTO: AFP

A cameraman takes footage of the hijacked EgyptAir A320 plane parked at a sealed-off area of the Larnaca Airport, in Larnaca, Cyprus on March 29, 2016. PHOTO: EPA

Egypt's Civil Aviation Minister Sherif Fathy speaks during a news conference after an EgyptAir Airbus 320 plane was hijacked and diverted to Cyprus on March 29, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS

A man climbs out of the cockpit window of the hijacked Egyptair Airbus A320 at Larnaca Airport in Larnaca, Cyprus, March 29, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS

A stranded passenger checks the screens at the departure lounge of Larnaca airport on March 29, 2016. PHOTO: AFP

A man believed to be the hijacker of the EgyptAir Airbus A320 leaves the plane before surrendering to security forces on March 29, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS

A man believed to be the hijacker of the EgyptAir Airbus A320 leaves the plane before surrendering to security forces on March 29, 2016. PHOTO: AFP

A policeman patrols in the departure hall of Larnaca Airport in Larnaca, Cyprus, March 29, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS

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