# Austrian and Swiss women freed after 18 months in Niger reach Benghazi

> Austrian and Swiss women freed after 18 months in Niger reach Benghazi.
- Title: Austrian and Swiss women freed after 18 months in Niger reach…
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/europe/austrian-and-swiss-women-freed-after-18-months-in-niger-reach-benghazi-sources-say
- Published: 2026-10-21T21:16:18+00:00
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- Topics: austrian, swiss, niger, benghazi, libya, diplo, kidnapping, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Austrian woman Eva G and Swiss woman freed after 18 months in Niger reach Benghazi with Libya's armed forces overseeing the handover.