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US missionary released following kidnap in Niger, Christian group says

US missionary released following kidnap in Niger, Christian group says
BBC World Friday 14 August 2026, 10:18 UTC 1 min read
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Kevin Rideout, who was kidnapped outside his home in the capital last October, is now with US officials.

Kevin Rideout, who was kidnapped outside his home in the capital last October, is now with US officials.
US (LOCATION) Niger (LOCATION) Christian (ORG) Kevin Rideout (PERSON)
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