Europeans kidnapped in Niger: Release after one and a half years

After more than a year in captivity, a Swiss and an Austrian woman have been released in Libya. They were kidnapped by jihadists in Niger and were brought to Benghazi. Their release was facilitated by Saddam Haftar, who acted on behalf of their families. Both women expressed gratitude towards Haftar in a video. They had lived in Niger for years, engaging in educational projects. The region remains dangerous due to the presence of terrorist groups, and the security situation in Niger has worsened recently.