Austrian woman kidnapped in Niger, say sources
- An Austrian woman has been kidnapped by gunmen in Agadez City, marking the first kidnapping of a European citizen in Niger since 2023, according to local residents and the Austrian Foreign Ministry.
- The victim, identified as Eva Gretzmacher, is an aid worker who has lived in Agadez for over 20 years and is known for her social commitment, as reported by local media.
- Niger has faced a jihadi insurgency linked to Al-Qaida and the Islamic State, with the security crisis worsening since a military junta took power in July 2023, according to analysts.
- The Austrian Foreign Ministry is in contact with regional authorities regarding the kidnapping, but no group has claimed responsibility for the abduction.
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