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Libyan commander Haftar helped free US hostage in Sahel

Published Friday, August 14, 2026 · Updated August 14

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What We Know — Key Points

  • A deal to free an American hostage held by an Islamic State affiliate in West Africa's Sahel region was brokered with the help of eastern Libyan military commander Khalifa Haftar, four sources told Reuters.

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  • The Jerusalem Post

    The article highlights Haftar's involvement in securing the release of a US hostage, framing it as a reflection of his growing influence as a security broker in the Sahel and his efforts to gain favor with the Trump administration.

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