4 French journalists held hostage in Syria freed

April 19, 2014 21:59

Four French journalists held hostage in Syria for 10 months have been released, officials said today, the latest batch of reporters to be freed in what has become the world's deadliest conflict for the media.

President Francois Hollande's office said in a statement that he felt "immense relief" over the release of Edouard Elias, Didier Francois, Nicolas Henin and Pierre Torres, all said to be in good health in neighboring Turkey despite the "very trying conditions" of their captivity.

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