Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Niger concerning the recent abduction of American missionary Kevin Rideout; and what diplomatic steps are they taking to secure his release.

Kevin Rideout is a US national so the response to his abduction is being led by the US. We have updated our Niger Travel Advice page to highlight the risk of kidnapping throughout Niger, including Niamey.