The American missionary Robert Vieira released after being detained in Tunisia: Report
A American missionary Which was held in Tunisia for over a year has been released on Sunday.
The officials obtained the release of the US citizen Robert Vieira on Sunday afternoon, according to a Reuters report that mentioned the United States special envoy Adam Boehler.
Boehler told the outlet that Vieira was doing missionary work when he was held by the Tunisian authorities 13 months ago.
According to reports, the officials suspected Vieira of espionage.
The Trump administration has recently obtained the release of an American citizen held in Tunisia, according to Reuters. (Istock)
Tunisia, a delimited North African country of Algeria And Libya was susceptible to the release of Vieira after Boehler worked closely with his foreign minister, Mohamed Ali Nafti.
After being released on Sunday, Vieira returned home to the United States together with her family.
The Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti worked with US officials for the release of Vieira. (Khaled Desouki/AFP via Getty Images)
“We appreciate the decision of the government of Tunisia to resolve this case and allow Mr. Vieira to meet with his family after over 13 months of preliminary detention,” said Boehler.
Boehler has attributed his collaboration with Nafti for ensuring the release of the prisoner.
Tunisia is a North African country delimited by Algeria and Libya. Vieira has been held in Tunisia for over a year. (Istock)
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