US missionary abducted in Niger’s capital, State Department confirms
Summary
A U.S. missionary working for an evangelical Christian organization called Serving in Mission (SIM) has been kidnapped in Niamey, the capital of Niger. The U.S. State Department is working to secure his release. The incident is part of a series of kidnappings in Niger amid ongoing security issues involving armed groups.Key Facts
- The U.S. missionary was kidnapped in Niamey, Niger's capital, as he was near the airport.
- The abducted man is in his 50s and has been in Niger since 2010.
- He worked as a pilot for the organization Serving in Mission.
- Three unidentified men took the missionary, and they were heading toward Niger's border with Mali.
- Armed groups linked to ISIS and al-Qaeda are known to be active in the region.
- This abduction follows other kidnappings in Niger, including foreign nationals from several countries.
- Security concerns have increased in Niger since a military coup in July 2023.
- After the coup, U.S. and French forces left Niger, and the country sought support from Russian mercenaries for stability.
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