Irish hostage in Algeria 'safe and free'

The Department of Foreign Affairs has said the Irish man held captive in Algeria has contacted his family to tell them he is “safe and well” and is no longer a hostage.

Irish hostage in Algeria 'safe and free'

The Department of Foreign Affairs has said the Irish man held captive in Algeria has contacted his family to tell them he is “safe and well” and is no longer a hostage.

The 36-year-old married man, named as Stephen McFaul from west Belfast, made contact with his family at around 3pm.

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