Crime & Public Safety
Austrian abducted in Niger freed after over 21 months
An Austrian woman abducted in Niger in 2025 has been released after more than 21 months, Austria's foreign ministry said Thursday.
Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger said intensive diplomatic efforts had secured the release of the woman, whom she identified as Eva G. She said Austria had worked discreetly with regional, European and international partners.
Libyan media outlets reported earlier Thursday that Eva Gretzmacher arrived in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi with Swiss woman Claudia Abbt, who was also abducted in 2025.
Uncertainty notes
The circumstances of the release and the identity of the abductors were not stated.
The Austrian ministry used the name Eva G.; Libyan media identified the woman as Eva Gretzmacher.
Source
AFP news report published on .