In what appears to be on-camera statements by the two captives, they say they were working for a Russian company in southwest Niger when they were taken prisoner
An al-Qaeda affiliate in West Africa’s Sahel region has taken two Russian citizens hostage in Niger, according to a video released by the group on Friday.
Speaking in Russian-accented English, both identified themselves as Russians and said they were taken hostage in Mbanga, an area about 60 km west of the capital Niamey. They did not say when this happened. It was not clear when the video was filmed or where. The pair spoke in front of a backdrop made out of traditional West African cloth. The video did not include a ransom demand.A security source in Niger, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the pair were taken about a week ago while visiting gold mines.
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