Two European Women Freed After More Than A Year In Niger

Two women from Europe were held captive in Niger for more than a year. They have now been freed, and the Swiss government confirmed the release to the BBC. One of the women is Swiss. After being released, she began her trip back to Switzerland. The news is important because it ends a long period of fear and uncertainty for the women and their families. Details about how the women were held, and who was responsible, were not fully explained in the report. Still, the confirmation from the Swiss government suggests the women are safe and returning home. The BBC is sharing updates as they become available.