SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — A South Korean and three Filipinos have been freed following months of captivity in Libya, Seoul and Abu Dhabi said Friday. SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — A South Korean and three Filipinos have been freed following months of captivity in Libya, Seoul and Abu Dhabi said Friday. The UAE ministry said the four were airlifted to Abu Dhabi before being taken to their home countries. Chung said the 62-year-old South Korean national surnamed Joo was freed after 315 days of captivity. Both UAE and South Korean announcements didn't provide details about how the hostages were set free or which armed groups held them.

Source: Libya Today May 17, 2019 06:56 UTC