Jordan secures release of two nationals detained in Libya

By Petra - Jul 16,2015 - Last updated at Jul 16,2015

AMMAN — Diplomatic and intelligence efforts exerted by Jordan over the past few months have helped secure the release of Jordanians Atef Barmawi and Ahmad Kheir Hawamdeh who were detained in Libya, according to Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Sabah Al Rafie.

The two arrived in Amman on Thursday, she said.

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