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

US missionary kidnapped in Niger is released after 9 months in captivity, his organization says
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NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — An American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October has been released, his organization said Friday. Kevin Rideout “is in good health in the care of US officials,” SIM International said in a statement. He will soon be reunited with his extended family, the statement...

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