7 Turkish nationals kidnaped in Libya rescued in joint efforts with Qatari intelligence

Seven Turkish nationals, who were kidnapped in eastern Libya by warlord Khalifa Haftar’s militia groups in 2019, have been rescued by the mediation of Qatar on Sunday.
21.11.2021 14:50:09 / English News

The rescued citizens, who had been detained upon baseless allegations, were identified as Hidayet Yaprak, Ilker Sağlık, Doğan Kıssa, Ahmet Selvi, Nurettin Çalık, Halil Gözel and Abdul Samet Akçay.

Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) saved the citizens in joint efforts with Qatari intelligence agency, Turkey’s presidency said.

Meanwhile, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan phoned the rescued citizens and wished them well. (ILKHA)