# Algeria says German kidnapped in Niger has been released

https://mins.news/en/item/17551

- DW, 2026-08-09 16:04 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/german-kidnapped-in-niger-released-algeria/a-78297237?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Algeria says a German citizen has been released after being held in Niger. The person was reportedly kidnapped by what Algerian authorities described as a “criminal armed group.” The kidnapping lasted two weeks, according to the statement. No further details about the release were provided.

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