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14 August 2026

Kevin Rideout, American Missionary Kidnapped in Niger, Is Released

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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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