French hostage Sophie Pétronin released in Mali after 4 years in captivity

France’s President Emmanuel Macron was “immensely relieved” to learn of Pétronin’s release, according to a statement issued by the French government.

“The President of the Republic especially thanks to the Malian authorities for this release,” the statement said. “He assures them of France’s entire will to support Mali in the fight it is waging with perseverance against terrorism.”