Detained American missionary released in Tunisia after 13 months

A Trump administration official said that an American missionary was released Sunday after 13 months of detainment in Tunisia, Reuters reported.

Adam Boehler, a U.S. special envoy, said that Robert Vieira’s release was secured Sunday, according to Reuters.

Amid missionary work 13 months ago in Tunisia, Vieira was apprehended, and Tunisian authorities suspected he was involved in espionage, Boehler said.

"We appreciate the government of Tunisia’s decision to resolve this case and allow Mr.