From The Straits Times · · 40s
Austrian and Swiss women freed after 18 months in Niger reach Benghazi
Austrian and Swiss women freed after 18 months in Niger reach Benghazi.
In brief
Austrian and Swiss women freed after 18 months in Niger reach Benghazi. Austrian woman Eva G and Swiss woman freed after 18 months in Niger reach Benghazi with Libya's armed forces overseeing the handover. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Austrian and Swiss women freed
Austrian woman Eva G and Swiss woman freed after 18 months in Niger reach Benghazi.
Handover overseen by Libya's forces
Saddam Haftar, deputy commander-in-chief of Libya's armed forces, oversaw the handover to their respective countries.
Background on Niger's security situation
Niger battles jihadist insurgency linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State since 2012, displacing millions.
The takeaway
Austrian woman Eva G and Swiss woman freed after 18 months in Niger reach Benghazi with Libya's armed forces overseeing the handover.
