A Swiss woman has been kidnapped in Niger’s Agadez, authorities say

The removal of a Swiss woman from Agadez on 13 April this year illustrates the security enticement of the Sahel and Niger's growing isolation from the jihadist threat.

A 66-year-old Swiss citizen has been abducted in the city of Agadez in Niger. Until now, there is no trace of her. Now it becomes clear: Claudia A. did not happen to stay in a risk area.

Jihadists likely behind kidnap of Swiss woman in Niger: analysts

Jihadists likely behind kidnap of Swiss woman in Niger: analysts

For the second time in two months, a foreign woman has been kidnapped in the city of Agadez in Niger.

A Swiss woman has been kidnapped in Niger’s Agadez, authorities say

A Swiss citizen has been kidnapped by unidentified gunmen in Niger’s city of Agadez. That's according to local authorities and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.

Eva Gretzmacher had settled there 28 years ago where she had undertaken programmes in the fields of education, health, women's autonomy, ecology, culture and the arts