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American Missionary Freed in Niger | San Antonio News
An American missionary held captive for nine months in Niger has been freed — a dramatic rescue amid rising violence and shifting alliances in the Sahel. Kidnapped in Niamey last October, Kevin Rideout is now in U.S. care and expected to reunite with his family soon. His release comes as Niger grapples with escalating attacks by extremist groups, heightened security warnings for Americans, and a new military government forging ties with Russia — all against a backdrop of urban targets being increasingly exploited by armed factions, including the deadly July attack on Niamey’s airport. Listen…
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