U.S. Monitoring Detention of Navy Sailor in Venezuela
The United States is monitoring the detention of a U.S. Navy sailor in Venezuela who traveled there on personal leave without proper authorization. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller provided this update during a briefing, following reports from U.S. officials on the sailor's status.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 05-09-2024 00:08 IST | Created: 05-09-2024 00:08 IST
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The United States is closely monitoring the detention of a U.S. Navy sailor in Venezuela. The sailor was detained after traveling there on personal leave without the required authorization, according to reports from U.S. officials.
State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller informed reporters during a regular news briefing on Wednesday. The spokesperson emphasized that the U.S. is seeking additional information regarding the incident.
Two U.S. officials have confirmed the sailor's detention, emphasizing the importance of obtaining necessary leave permissions from military authorities in such situations.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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