Abducted Libyan Prime Minister freed by rebels

A militia commander affiliated with the Interior Ministry told a private Libyan TV station that the prime minister was freed when members of a Tripoli-based militia stormed the house where he was held hostage.

Haitham al-Tajouri, commander of the so-called “Reinforcement Force,” told Al-Ahrar television that his men exchanged fire with the captors but that Zidan was not hurt.

“He is now safe in a safe place,” he said.