Libyan commander Haftar helped secure release of US hostage in Sahel
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Source: The Jerusalem Post
Published: 2026-08-15 05:49 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Africa, Military & Defence, World News, War & Conflict
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A deal to free an American hostage held by an Islamic State affiliate in West Africa's Sahel region was brokered with the help of the eastern Libyan military commander Khalifa Haftar, four sources told Reuters.
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