An Austrian woman has been kidnapped in Niger's Agadez city, authorities say

An Austrian woman, Eva Gretzmacher, was kidnapped by gunmen in Niger’s Agadez city, marking the first known abduction of a European citizen since a military junta took power in 2023. Gretzmacher, an aid worker known for her social commitment and development projects, has lived in Agadez for over 20 years. The incident highlights the worsening security crisis in Niger, which has been battling a jihadi insurgency linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group since the military takeover.

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