Algeria confirms the release of a Spanish hostage kidnapped in the south

The Spanish hostage kidnapped a few days ago in southern Algeria has been released, Algerian Television announced. “In a few moments, the plane carrying the Spanish hostage will land at Boufarik airport,” announced Algerian Television.

The Spanish hostage is in good health. According to several media, he was kidnapped in undetermined circumstances and taken to northern Mali, before being released and handed over to the Algerian authorities, thanks to the intervention of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA).