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U.S. missionary who was kidnapped in Niger is released
Friday, August 14, 2026
Kevin Rideout, a U.S. missionary, was released following his kidnapping in Niger. SIM International stated in a statement that Rideout "is in good health in the care of US officials" and would be reunited with his family.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/14/nx-s1-5931225/kidnapped-us-missionary-released