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Two European Women Freed After More Than A Year In Niger

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PublishedOctober 22, 2026
Two European women were kept as prisoners for more than one year in Niger. They were finally freed. The Swiss government said one of the women is Swiss. She is now safe. After her release, she was traveling back to Switzerland. The BBC reports this news. The women had been held by people who kept them away from their families. This is a big relief for their loved ones. The story shows how important it is to find safe ways to bring people home.
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