Germany news: German kidnapped in Niger released — Algeria
Algeria says a German citizen has been released after a "criminal armed group" kidnapped him in Niger for two weeks. Meanwhile, Germany is moving to counter the threats posed by drones. Follow DW.
German national kidnapped in Niger has been released and is in good health, according to a statement from Algeria's Defense Ministry. The individual was taken in Niger two weeks ago by an armed criminal group. Algeria's military secured the German citizen's release on Friday and transported him to Algeria on a special flight, where he would be handed over to German authorities at a later date.
No further details were provided on the circumstances of his release. The German Foreign Ministry confirmed awareness of the case but declined to comment on the specifics.
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