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

An American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October has been released

Published by ABC News Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:43:13 GMT

Where: Iran

Exact coordinates

iran: 32.430, 53.690

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