Swiss, Austrian women freed after Niger kidnap ordeal

Inquirer.net - Oct 23, 2026

GENEVA, Switzerland — A Swiss and an Austrian woman kidnapped by suspected jihadists in Niger more than a year and a half ago were back in their home countries Thursday, after Libya reportedly intervened for their release. Eva Gretzmacher, 76, was pictured hugging her son in Vienna, while Claudia Abbt, 69, was seen on Swiss soil

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