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Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
A Swiss woman has been kidnapped in Niger's Agadez, authorities say
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — A Swiss citizen has been kidnapped by unidentified gunmen in Niger's city of Agadez, according to local authorities and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. This is the second citizen of a Western country to be kidnapped in Agadez this year. The woman was taken from her home in the Dagamanet neighborhood late Sunday, according to a statement by the governor of Agadez, Brig. Gen. Ibra Boulama Issa, who chaired an emergency meeting Monday on the case. The Swiss foreign affairs department said on X it had been informed of "the kidnapping of a Swiss citizen in Niger' and said investigations were under way. According to local media outlet Air Info, the Swiss national has lived in Agadez for several years with her Nigerian husband. No armed group has claimed responsibility for the abduction. Niger has long has faced attacks from armed groups including jihadists linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State organization. In January, an Austrian woman living in Niger was abducted by unidentified men and has not been found. Niger is ruled by a military junta that took power in 2023 after deposing the democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum. The new authorities ousted Western partners including the United States, which had soldiers in Niger, and forged a new security and diplomatic alliance with Russia.
Washington Post
14-04-2025
- Washington Post
A Swiss woman has been kidnapped in Niger's Agadez, authorities say
BAMAKO, Mali — A Swiss citizen has been kidnapped by unidentified gunmen in Niger's city of Agadez, according to local authorities and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. This is the second citizen of a Western country to be kidnapped in Agadez this year. The woman was taken from her home in the Dagamanet neighborhood late Sunday, according to a statement by the governor of Agadez, Brig. Gen. Ibra Boulama Issa, who chaired an emergency meeting Monday on the case.
Associated Press
14-04-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
A Swiss woman has been kidnapped in Niger's Agadez, authorities say
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — A Swiss citizen has been kidnapped by unidentified gunmen in Niger's city of Agadez, according to local authorities and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. This is the second citizen of a Western country to be kidnapped in Agadez this year. The woman was taken from her home in the Dagamanet neighborhood late Sunday, according to a statement by the governor of Agadez, Brig. Gen. Ibra Boulama Issa, who chaired an emergency meeting Monday on the case. The Swiss foreign affairs department said on X it had been informed of 'the kidnapping of a Swiss citizen in Niger' and said investigations were under way. According to local media outlet Air Info, the Swiss national has lived in Agadez for several years with her Nigerian husband. No armed group has claimed responsibility for the abduction. Niger has long has faced attacks from armed groups including jihadists linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State organization. In January, an Austrian woman living in Niger was abducted by unidentified men and has not been found. Niger is ruled by a military junta that took power in 2023 after deposing the democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum. The new authorities ousted Western partners including the United States, which had soldiers in Niger, and forged a new security and diplomatic alliance with Russia.
Gulf Insider
05-02-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
Switzerland Halts Foreign Aid to Eritrea Over Refusal to Accept Rejected Asylum Seekers
Switzerland has halted its development aid to Eritrea due to the African nation's refusal to accept the return of its nationals who have been denied asylum in Switzerland. The decision was confirmed by Michael Steiner, spokesperson for the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (EDA) in an interview with broadcaster SRF. A valuation report from the Swiss foreign ministry stated that attempts to link foreign aid to greater political cooperation with the repatriation of Eritrean citizens had failed. 'We are currently not supporting any further projects in Eritrea. No further progress could be made when it comes to migration,' Steiner told the broadcaster. Click here to read more 1 year ago 2 years ago 8 months ago
