An Austrian woman, aged 73, has been kidnapped in Agadez, Niger, marking the first abduction of a European citizen since the 2023 military coup.
Austria's embassy in Algeria has been alerted and is coordinating with local authorities, while no group has claimed responsibility for the kidnapping.
Since the military coup in July 2023, analysts have noted a deterioration in the security situation in Niger, with increased conflicts involving Islamist groups.
The incident highlights the growing insecurity in Niger, which shares challenges with its neighbors Mali and Burkina Faso, struggling against al-Qaeda-linked groups.
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