(CNN) Islamist militant group Abu Sayyaf released a Filipina hostage after nine months in captivity in the Philippines. Filipina Marites Flor was released by Abu Sayyaf Islamic militants in Jolo, the southern island of Mindanao. Abu Sayyaf is still holding Sekkingstad. Her release comes after the militants beheaded two Canadian hostages who were captured with her in September at a resort. The militant group had asked for $6.5 million in ransom per hostage to be paid by April 25.

Source: CNN June 25, 2016 06:33 UTC