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Kevin Rideout, an American missionary, has been released after nearly one year in captivity in Niger. He was kidnapped in Niamey on October 21, 2025, and his release was announced by SIM International, which stated he is in good health. U.S. officials indicated that military pressure on the Islamic State may have contributed to his release.
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Kevin Rideout, an American missionary, has been released after nearly one year in captivity in Niger. He was kidnapped in Niamey on October 21, 2025, and his release was announced by SIM International, which stated he is in good health. U.S. officials indicated that military pressure on the Islamic State may have contributed to his release.
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American missionary kidnapped in Niger free after nearly one year
American missionary Kevin Rideout released after nearly one year in captivity in Niger