Irish man Stephen McFaul is expected to return home to Ireland today after escaping from Islamist terrorists in Algeria.
The 36 year old from Belfast – but who is an Irish citizen – was freed yesterday evening.
Meanwhile there are unconfirmed reports that more British hostages – including a Northern Irish man – have been killed in a bungled rescue attempt by the Algerian military.
Authorities there say the hostage situation at a Sahara desert gas field is over – but the death toll is unclear with reports 35 foreigners were killed
