2 Kidnapped Employees of Libya's NOC Released

On March 30, the board of Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) welcomed the release of Ashraf Msallam and Valentin-Laurentiu Puscasu who have been held captive for 1 year and 7 months.

NOC Chairman Eng. Mustafa Sanalla said: “I am very glad to see these men are safe and that their time in captivity has finally ended. The safety of employees and workers is a priority. Some workers in NOC facilities can be exposed to significant risks and we must guarantee their security at all times. I wish Msallam and Puscasu a quick reunion with their families and loved ones, as soon as it is safe to do so. We call on the relevant law enforcement agencies to urgently investigate this situation further and name and prosecute those responsible for this crime, to ensure future kidnappings never happen again.”