Abducted US aid worker freed after six years in captivity

US aid worker freed six years after kidnapping in Niger

US hostage Jeff Woodke has been released after more than six years in captivity in Africa, White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan says.

Abducted US aid worker freed after six years in captivity

An American aid worker held by Islamic extremists in West Africa for more than six years and a French journalist abducted almost two years ago have both been freed, authorities say.US officials said no ransom had been paid for aid worker Jeffery Woodke, praising Niger's government for helping his release. The French government did not comment on how journalist Olivier Dubois' freedom was won.Officials in Niger unexpectedly announced Monday morni…

American Aid Worker Free After Six Years In Captivity In Niger

An American aid worker was freed Monday after being kidnapped in Niger over six years ago, the Biden Administration announced.

American aid worker released after 6 years in captivity

According to National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, American humanitarian worker Jeff Woodke has been released on Monday after six years in captivity.