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Foley was first captured in Libya by forces loyal to whom?

  • Hosni Mubarak

  • Muammar Gaddafi

  • Saddam Hussein

  • Bashar al-Assad

Answer

Muammar Gaddafi, the former Libyan leader, was responsible for the initial capture of Foley in Libya. Gaddafi's forces, loyal to his regime, apprehended Foley during the journalist's coverage of the conflict in Libya. This unfortunate event marked the beginning of Foley's captivity, leading to his subsequent encounters with various militant groups in the region.
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