Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 15, 2026 at 10:10 PM ET
Aug 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
American missionary Kevin Rideout freed in Niger
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Kevin Rideout was released after nine months in captivity in Niger and is in good health with US officials.
WHO: SIM International
WHAT: SIM International said American missionary Kevin Rideout was released and is in good health in the care of US officials.
WHEN: Reported Aug 14, 2026 at 5:48 AM ET
WHERE: Niger
WHY: He was released after being held in captivity.
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