Tunisia: Kidnapped Tunisian Diplomats Released in Libya

Tunis — Two Tunisian diplomats kidnaped in Libya returned home early Monday (June 30th).

Mohamed Benchikh and Al-Aroussi Kontassi were freed by their captors on Sunday, the first day of Ramadan. They were then flown home by a military aircraft, landing at Aouina airport outside Tunis, where they were warmly received by their family members and an official delegation.

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