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The release of Kevin Rideout, an American missionary pilot who was seized in Niger’s capital last fall, has been a priority for the White House.
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Guardian
American missionary kidnapped in Niger freed after 9 months in captivity
NPR – Politics NPR
U.S. missionary who was kidnapped in Niger is released
NYTimes – World NYT
Kevin Rideout, American Missionary Kidnapped in Niger, Is Released
Kevin Rideout, a pilot, had been abducted from his home in the country’s capital, Niamey, last fall. His mission organization said he was in “good health” after his release.
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BBC News – World BBC
US missionary released following kidnap in Niger, Christian group says
Kevin Rideout, who was kidnapped outside his home in the capital last October, is now with US officials.
CBS
American missionary kidnapped in Niger in October is freed, his group says
An American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October has been released, his organization says, adding that Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of U.S. officials."
NYTimes – US NYT
American Missionary Kidnapped in Niger Is Said to Be Released From Captivity
The release of Kevin Rideout, an American missionary pilot who was seized in Niger’s capital last fall, has been a priority for the White House.
