American Who Says He Crossed Into Syria by Foot Is Free After Seven Months in Detention

Christian pilgrim Travis Timmerman, reported missing by Missouri state police last June, said he was treated well by Syrian guards but could hear others being tortured.

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This is a locator map for Syria with its capital, Damascus. AP

DAMASCUS, Syria — An American who turned up in Syria on Thursday says he was detained after crossing into the country by foot on a Christian pilgrimage seven months ago.

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