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Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of US officials," SIM International said in a statement, adding he would soon be reunited with his family.
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U.S. 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

American missionary kidnapped in Niger free after nearly one year

American missionary kidnapped in Niger in October freed, his organization says

American missionary kidnapped in Niger freed after nine months

US missionary kidnapped in Niger freed after more than nine months

American missionary Kevin Rideout released after 9 months in captivity in Niger

US missionary kidnapped in Niger released after nine months in captivity

US missionary kidnapped in Niger is released after 9 months in captivity

US missionary abducted in Niger released after nine months in captivity, Christian organization says | CNN

Kevin Rideout “is in good health in the care of US officials,” SIM International said in a statement.

An American missionary kidnapped in Niger in October has been released. Missionary organization SIM International says Kevin…

SIM International announced Kevin Rideout “is in good health in the care of U.S. officials" after he was kidnapped last October.

An American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October has been released, his organization says, adding that Kevin Rideout…

Kevin Rideout, who was abducted by unknown assailants in Niamey, said to be in good health and in care of US officials

American Kevin Rideout, who worked as a pilot for an evangelical organisation, has been freed after he was kidnapped in October…