The Trump administration secured the release of an American missionary held in Tunisia for 13 months.
“U.S. officials gained the release on Sunday of an American detained in Tunisia, Robert Vieira, U.S. special envoy Adam Boehler said,” Reuters reports.
Vieira was detained by Tunisian authorities 13 months ago while doing missionary work.
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Tunisian authorities suspected him of espionage.
U.S. officials gained the release on Sunday of an American detained in Tunisia, Robert Vieira, U.S. special envoy Adam Boehler said. https://t.co/12iQ4jIEti pic.twitter.com/GKAcwdDXo5
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Per Reuters:
He said Vieira was flying home to the U.S. with his family after his release.
“We appreciate the government of Tunisia’s decision to resolve this case and allow Mr. Vieira to reunite with his family after
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