15/ Pour les #EtatsUnis, ces frappes servaient également à répondre à l'enlèvement à #Niamey du pilote américain #KevinRideout par IS-Sahel en octobre dernier et à affirmer sa volonté de demeurer un acteur militaire clé dans la région, tout en justifiant les frappes par la "défense des Chrétiens".

Pray for US Missionary Kevin Rideout, Who Was Kidnapped in Niger Kevin Rideout, a U.S. missionary and pilot with Serving in Mission (SIM), was abducted in Niger’s capital, Niamey. Family, friends, and faith leaders are calling for prayer as U.S. officials work for his safe release.

Missionary pilot Kevin Rideout, a husband and father of four, has been kidnapped in Niger. Faith leaders including Franklin Graham and Greg Laurie are urging prayer for his safe release. #KevinRideout