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Al Qaeda Affiliate Claims Two Russians Taken Hostage in Niger

Kholofelo Morena
By Kholofelo Morena Published August 4, 2024 2 Min Read
A screengrab of a video from the media foundation of Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin includes what appears to be on-camera statements by the two captives, who say they were working for a Russian company in southwest Niger when they were taken prisoner. (X/@ZagazOlaMakama)
A screengrab of a video from the media foundation of Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin includes what appears to be on-camera statements by the two captives, who say they were working for a Russian company in southwest Niger when they were taken prisoner. (X/@ZagazOlaMakama)
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Niamey, Niger – A video released on Friday by Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), an al Qaeda affiliate operating in West Africa’s Sahel region, has sent shockwaves across the continent. The footage purportedly shows two Russian citizens held captive in Niger.

The hostages, identified as Yuri, a geologist, and Greg, a recent arrival to the country, claimed in the video to be employees of a Russian company. They were abducted in Mbanga, a town situated approximately 60 kilometers west of the Nigerien capital, Niamey. The exact date of the kidnapping remains unclear.

A security source in Niger, speaking on condition of anonymity, revealed that the pair were seized about a week ago while conducting operations at local gold mines. The region, known as Tillaberi, is notorious for its rich gold deposits and as a hotbed for Islamist militant activities. Both al Qaeda and Islamic State-linked groups have been wreaking havoc in the area, destabilizing Niger and its neighboring countries, Mali and Burkina Faso.

The video, featuring the captives against a backdrop of traditional West African fabric, did not include any ransom demands. While the Russian foreign ministry has yet to publicly comment on the matter, the incident underscores the escalating security challenges faced by Niger.

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The West African nation has been grappling with a complex security crisis exacerbated by the overthrow of the democratically elected government in a coup last year. The new military junta, like its counterparts in Mali and Burkina Faso, has severed ties with Western powers and cultivated closer relations with Russia.

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