Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 15, 2026 at 10:10 PM ET
Aug 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
U.S. missionary kidnapped in Niger released
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SIM International said Kevin Rideout is in good health and will soon be reunited with his family.
WHO: SIM International
WHAT: SIM International said Kevin Rideout was released and is in good health in the care of US officials.
WHEN: Reported Aug 14, 2026 at 8:11 AM ET
WHERE: Niger
WHY: No specific cause was reported for the release.
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