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| Libya detains, releases 4 US military personnel |
| 2013-12-29 |
| Four US military personnel detained by the Libyan government have been released, US officials have confirmed. A US Defense Department official said the four American service members have been freed, according to Reuters. They were reportedly being held by Libya's Ministry of the Interior in the town of Sabratha. "All four (have been) released," the official said. The reason for their detainment and their current whereabouts were not immediately known. The US State Department previously confirmed the detainment. "We can confirm that four US military personnel are currently being held in Libyan government custody," said Jen Psaki, State Department spokesperson. "We are seeking to further ascertain the facts and ensure their release. We are in touch with Libyan officials on this issue. |
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