Swedish man kidnapped by Islamist militants in Mali released after six years

Sweden says Johan Gustafsson, who was kidnapped while on a motorcycle tour, was set free 'a few days ago' but declined to give any details on the negotiations

A Swedish man kidnapped by Islamist militants in northern Mali nearly six years ago has been released from captivity, the Swedish government has confirmed.

There was no immediate word on the fate of a second hostage, from South Africa, who was also seized in Timbuktu.