An Austrian woman and a Swiss woman were freed in Niger after more than a year and a half in captivity, officials and local media reported Thursday. They had been kidnapped in separate incidents while involved in education and development initiatives.
WHO:An Austrian woman and a Swiss woman
WHAT:The two women were freed after being held captive in Niger.
WHEN:Oct 22, 2026
WHERE:Niger
WHY:The reason for the kidnappings was not reported.
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