Sahel Insurgency

Two European aid workers reportedly freed in Libya after captivity in Niger

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MOVEMENT
Location
Benghazi, Libya (city reference)
Importance
Notable

5sur5Afrique reports that Austrian Eva Gretzmacher, 76, and Swiss Claudia Abbt, 69, were freed in Libya after their kidnapping in Niger. It says their release was confirmed on 22 October by the Swiss and Austrian governments and attributes it to Libyan officials. The two women were transferred to their national authorities, and Abbt had begun returning to Switzerland. The report does not identify their captors or give the exact time of release.

Verification: unverified

Evidence: Two European nationals arrive in Benghazi after captivity in Niger, Niger: two kidnapped European aid workers released in Libya

Radar Africa reported arrival in Benghazi. 5sur5Afrique says Swiss and Austrian governments confirmed the release on 22 October and attributes it to Libyan officials. This pass did not retrieve direct government statements or independent confirmation.