# American missionary kidnapped in Niger freed after nine months

https://mins.news/en/item/22037

- The Guardian, 2026-08-14 09:48 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/14/american-missionary-kevin-rideout-niger-released-kidnapping

> American missionary Kevin Rideout has been released nine months after armed individuals abducted him in Niamey, SIM International said. The organisation said he was in good health and being cared for by US officials before reuniting with his extended family.

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