Two European women held captive for more than a year in Niger freed in Libya

Two European women who had been held captive in Niger for more than a year have been freed in Libya.

The release brings an end to an extended period of captivity for both women. The available information does not provide further details about the circumstances of their release or how they were transferred from Niger to Libya.

Eva Greztmacher Among Those Freed

One of the women is Eva Greztmacher, who is 76 years old. Greztmacher had spent many years in Niger as an aid worker, linking her to the country through a long period of humanitarian work.

The second woman is identified as European, but no additional personal details are available.

Limited Details on the Release

The women had been captive for more than a year before their freedom was confirmed in Libya. No information is provided on who held them, the reason for their captivity or whether any demands were involved.

The release underscores the serious personal risks faced by people living or working in conflict-affected environments, while the limited information available leaves key questions about the case unanswered.

For now, the confirmed development is that both European women are free after more than a year in captivity in Niger and were released in Libya.