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American Missionary Freed After 9 Months in Niger | Global News
- Published
- August 14, 2026
- Duration
- 1:40
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- Last updated
- Aug 16, 2026
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Summary
After 9 months held hostage in Niger’s volatile Tillaberi region, American missionary and pilot Kevin Rideout has been freed — a dramatic rescue amid escalating terror threats across West Africa. Taken last October just outside his Niamey home by armed militants, Rideout’s ordeal raised fears he may have been transferred to an al-Qaeda-linked group. Now i…
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After 9 months held hostage in Niger’s volatile Tillaberi region, American missionary and pilot Kevin Rideout has been freed — a dramatic rescue amid escalating terror threats across West Africa. Taken last October just outside his Niamey home by armed militants, Rideout’s ordeal raised fears he may have been transferred to an al-Qaeda-linked group. Now in U.S. custody and reported healthy, he’ll soon reunite with his family after 19 years of service. His release arrives as instability grips the
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