We are also considering the release of the Thai, Egyptian and Filipino hostages as well. Their countries do not have interests in the Nigerian oil industry.
The release of the hostages is not an indication of a cessation of our attacks against the oil industry and its workers.
For now, their release is tied to the fulfillment of our stated conditions by the Nigerian government. We know that won't happen so soon, so in other words we intend keeping these guys for a long, long time.