Swedish hostage captured by terrorists in Mali released after six years

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Minister for Foreign Affairs Margot Wallstrom said in a statement Monday she was "extremely pleased" that Gustafsson had been reunited with his family after so long.
The Swedish newspaper said Gustafsson`s mother was overjoyed to hear of the news of his release, describing her reaction as "grateful and happy.
" Prior to his release, Gustafsson`s last known contact with the outside world came during a video statement released in 2015 confirming the three men were alive and well.
"I miss my family very much," Gustafsson said in his video statement at the time.
Rijke was released in April.
The current situation of other hostage, McGown, is not known.
In her statement, Wallstrom thanked the efforts of the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Police Authority National Operations Department, among other authorities both in Sweden and overseas.
"This collaboration has now resulted in Johan being able to return home," he said.