10 Indonesian hostages released by Islamist militant group

May 01, 2016 20:15

Ten Indonesian sailors who had been held hostage by Islamist militant group Abu Sayyaf in the Philippines were released Sunday, Indonesia's President Joko Widodo announced in a televised statement.

The hostages, who had been held since March 26, were in "good condition," and were expected to arrive in Jakarta on Sunday night, he said.

Widodo thanked the Philippines government and the various parties who helped secure the release of the hostages.

Four Indonesians were still being held, and the Indonesian government would continue to work to secure their release, he said.

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