Austrian Woman Kidnapped In Niger

An Austrian woman has been kidnapped in Niger’s Agadez city, authorities say
An Austrian woman has been kidnapped by gunmen in Niger’s Agadez city, local residents and the Austrian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday, the first time a European citizen is known to have been kidnapped in the conflict-hit West African nation since a military junta took power in 2023.
Austrian woman kidnapped in northern Niger by unknown armed men
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the abduction of the development worker, who also faced kidnapping threats back in 2021. View on euronews
Austrian woman kidnapped by unknown assailants in Niger
The Austrian foreign ministry says a female citizen has been taken by unknown assailants in the military-ran West African country, Niger. It confirmed the incident to AFP and said they were aware of the "possible kidnapping of an Austrian woman" in Agadez which is 900 km (559 miles) from the capital Niamey.
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The 73-year-old has been active in Niger since 1996 with the private cultural association Amanay she founded and is well connected in Agadez on the edge of the Sahara, including with the authorities.
Austrian Woman Kidnapped in Niger Desert
A kidnapping incident has occurred in Niger's Agadez involving an Austrian woman, who was reportedly taken by unknown attackers. The Austrian Ministry has been informed and is coordinating with international partners and local authorities.
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An Austrian woman has been kidnapped in the northern Niger city of Agadez, Vienna said on Sunday. "Unfortunately, we have to confirm
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