Thu Dec 12 16:37:59 UTC 2024: ## American Freed After Seven Months in Syrian Prison
**DAMASCUS, Syria** – An American man, Travis Timmerman from Missouri, has been found wandering near Damascus after spending seven months imprisoned in Syria’s notorious Sednaya prison. Timmerman, who reportedly entered the country without permission, was released by rebel forces. While describing his incarceration as “decent” and stating he was “fed well,” the details surrounding his imprisonment and subsequent release remain unclear. The circumstances of his entry into Syria and the specific reasons for his detention have not been publicly disclosed. The US Embassy in Damascus has been contacted for comment.
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