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politics2 years ago•1 min saved

American Aid Worker Held Hostage in Niger for 6 Years Finally Released

American aid worker Jeff Woodke, who was held hostage in West Africa for over six years, has been released and is now safe. Woodke was taken from his home in Niger in 2016 by a terrorist network that operates across Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso. He was released outside of Niger in the Mali-Burkina Faso area. The U.S. national security adviser thanked Niger for its help in bringing Woodke home.

via CBS News|

#hostage #jeff-woodke #niger

hostage-release2 years ago•1 min saved

French journalist Olivier Dubois released after being held hostage in Sahel.

French journalist Olivier Dubois, who was abducted by the al Qaeda-linked Group to Support Islam and Muslims (GSIM) in Mali in April 2021, has been released and taken to neighbouring Niger. Dubois was held captive for almost two years and was the last French hostage in captivity. His release came as US hostage Jeff Woodke was also freed after more than six years in captivity in Africa. No ransom was paid for Woodke's release, according to a senior US official.

via FRANCE 24 English|

#france #gsim #hostage-release