American aid worker released after 6 years in Niger captivity.

An American aid worker who was kidnapped in Niger more than six years ago and held hostage by terrorists has been released. The US government has been working on efforts to secure his release for years, relying on both intelligence and military resources, but ultimately the government of Niger was central to securing his release. The US did not pay any ransom to terrorists, and the official thanked the government of Niger which was involved in the efforts to secure his release.