{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Christian Pure","provider_url":"https:\/\/christianpure.com\/ar","title":"Kidnapped U.S. Missionary Pilot Freed in Niger","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<p class=\"cppw-embed-teaser\">Kevin Rideout, an American missionary pilot based in Niamey, Niger, was recently released after spending nine months in captivity. Three armed men kidnapped Rideout from outside his home on Oct. 21, 2025. Serving In Mission (SIM) USA, a North Carolina-based ministry, confirmed his release on its website. \u201cKevin is in good health in the care of US officials,\u201d SIM\u2019s statement said. \u201cHe will soon be reunited with Krista, his children, and his extended family.\u201d The New York Times reported that\u2026<\/p>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/christianpure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kidnapped-U.S.-Missionary-Pilot-Freed-in-Niger.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":225}