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American missionary Kevin Rideout set to head home to US after more than 9 months in captivity

First publishedAug 17, 09:05 UTC
Last updatedAug 17, 11:59 UTC · 7m ago
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Kevin Rideout, an American missionary who was abducted in Niger and released after more than nine months of detention, is ready to fly home to the United States, President Donald Trump announced on Sunday. Trump said Rideout was reunited with his wife, adding: “This return marks the 110th captive American liberated since I was sworn in as President for a second time.

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Kevin Rideout, an American missionary who was abducted in Niger and released after more than nine months of detention, is ready to fly home to the United States, President Donald Trump announced on Sunday. Trump said Rideout was reunited with his wife, adding: “This return marks the 110th captive American liberated since I was sworn in as President for a second time. I look forward to seeing Kevin and Krista at the White House soon!” Christian missionary organization SIM International previously announced Rideout’s release. “We are grateful to confirm that our good friend and brother in Christ, Kevin Rideout, has been released after over nine months in captivity,” the organization said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital.

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Kevin Rideout, an American missionary who was abducted in Niger and released after more than nine months of detention, is ready to fly home to the United States, President Donald Trump announced on Sunday. Trump said Rideout was reunited with his wife, adding: “This return marks the 110th captive American liberated since I was sworn in as President for a second time.
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