BREAKING: An American aid worker held hostage in West Africa for more than six years has been released, the U.S. says.
Jeff Woodke, an American aid worker held hostage in West Africa for more than six years, has been released, according to U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan.
Woodke was taken from his home in Abalak, Niger, in 2016 by a terrorist network that operates across Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso. He was released outside of Niger in the Mali-Burkina Faso area, a senior administration official said. "I'm gratified & relieved to see the release of U.S. hostage Jeff Woodke after over 6 years in captivity,"."The U.S. thanks Niger for its help in bringing him home to all who miss & love him.
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