Libya keeps Lockerbie bomber out of sight after British criticism of warm homecoming

TRIPOLI, Libya — Libya kept the Lockerbie bomber out of sight Friday, apparently wary of hurting its improving ties with the West, as Britain’s foreign secretary denounced his warm homecoming and warned that the world’s view of Tripoli will be damaged if it trumpets his release.

After Lockerbie bomber’s return, Libya quiet amid US, British warnings against hero welcome

TRIPOLI, Libya — Libya appeared on Friday to be trying to downplay the return of the Lockerbie bomber, keeping him out of the public eye and making little official mention of him, amid outrage by families of the U.S. victims and a warning by President Barack Obama not to give him a hero’s welcome.

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