# US missionary kidnapped in Niger released after 9 months in captivity, organization says

https://mins.news/en/item/21967

- The Associated Press, 2026-08-14 08:38 UTC
- World
- Original: https://bit.ly/3Suk5CV

> SIM International says American missionary Kevin Rideout, who was kidnapped in Niger in October, has been released. The organization says he is in good health and is being cared for by U.S. officials.

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