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German Hostage Released in Niger After Two Weeks

A German national who was kidnapped in Niger has been released after two weeks in captivity. Algerian authorities confirmed the release of the hostage.

9 Aug, 11:17 — 9 Aug, 11:17
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DWHigh1h ago

Germany news: German kidnapped in Niger released — Algeria

Algeria says a German citizen has been released after a "criminal armed group" kidnapped him in Niger for two weeks. Meanwhile, Germany is moving to counter the threats posed by drones. Follow DW.

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First report: faz · 9 Aug, 01:46Full coverage: 3 · 10hWindow: 10h
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faz9 Aug, 01:46First to report

Nach zwei WOchen: Im Niger entführter Deutscher wieder frei

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der-spiegel9 Aug, 06:51

Niger: Entführter Deutscher nach zwei Wochen Gefangenschaft freigelassen

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DW9 Aug, 11:17Latest update

Germany news: German kidnapped in Niger released — Algeria

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