Turkish citizens held in eastern Libya return home

The seven individuals were accused of being spies by the Libyan National Army, Turkish media reported.
Members of the special forces of the self-proclaimed Libyan National Army, loyal to eastern strongman Khalifa Hifter, pose with their flag in the eastern city of Benghazi on Nov. 6, 2020.
Members of the special forces of the self-proclaimed Libyan National Army, loyal to eastern strongman Khalifa Hifter, pose with their flag in the eastern city of Benghazi on Nov. 6, 2020. - ABDULLAH DOMA/AFP via Getty Images
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A group of Turkish citizens who were detained by a Libyan armed group were reunited with their families today.

The seven former captives were held by the Libyan National Army led by Gen. Khalifa Hifter in eastern Libya.

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