Libyan Government Holds 4 U.S. Military Personnel -- New York Times
WASHINGTON — Four American military personnel assigned to the United States Embassy in Tripoli, Libya, were detained Friday and were being held by the country’s Interior Ministry, American officials said.
According to initial reports received by officials in Washington, the four were believed to have been reviewing potential evacuation routes for diplomats when they were detained. The circumstances of how they were taken and why were not clear.
“We are seeking to further ascertain the facts and ensure their release,” said Jen Psaki, the State Department spokeswoman. “We are in touch with Libyan officials on this issue.”
Photographs of two American passports and embassy identity cards were later disseminated on Twitter. The State Department had no immediate comment.
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