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American missionary kidnapped in Niger freed after nine months

American missionary kidnapped in Niger freed after nine monthsWorldPing

Kevin Rideout, who was abducted by unknown assailants in Niamey, said to be in good health and in care of US officials An American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October has been released, his organisation has said.

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