Obama condemns Lockerbie bomber's release

President Barack Obama led the US in voicing condemnation over the release of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi.

President Barack Obama led the US in voicing condemnation over the release of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi.

Mr Obama said the decision by the Scottish government was a “mistake” and called on Libya to immediately place Megrahi under house arrest in his home country.

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