Austrian hostage freed in Niger after 21 months, flown to Libya

Eva G., kidnapped in Niger in 2025, has been released and transported to Libya alongside a Swiss woman. The circumstances of the release—whether ransom was paid or a negotiated deal—remain unclear. This marks a rare positive resolution in the Sahel's ongoing hostage crisis, though the security environment for foreigners remains volatile.

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