US citizen detained in Libya for Christian proselytism
"We are aware of reports of a US citizen in Libya being detained by a Tripoli-based militia. When a US citizen is detained overseas, the Department endeavors to provide all appropriate assistance."
A US citizen, identified by Libyan media as being jeff wilson, founder of the consulting firm, Libya Business, was arrested by security forces in Libya. He is accused of Christian proselytism.
His arrest was confirmed on April 12 by Libyan Internal Security Agency, who however did not give his name. This agency also published a video in which he introduces himself and says he has lived in Libya for 12 years. He also claims that Libyans went to his house to pray.
The US State Department has confirmed to CBN News his knowledge of this detention and asserts that "the safety and security of American citizens abroad" for him, as for consulates abroad.
"We are aware of reports of a US citizen in Libya being detained by a Tripoli-based militia. When a US citizen is detained overseas, the Department endeavors to provide all appropriate assistance."
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