>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 terrorist group on Friday, the video from the media foundation of Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) includes what appears to be on-camera statements by the two captives, who say they were working for a Russian company in southwest Niger when they were taken prisoner.
>Speaking in Russian-accented English, both identified themselves as Russians and said they were taken hostage in Mbanga, an area about 60 km (40 miles) west of the capital Niamey. They did not say when this happened, one called himself Yuri and said he was a geologist, and the other gave his name as Greg and said he came to work in Niger a month ago.
>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, Russia’s foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Why the hell not, everyone is really coming together with the WW3 effort
I was ready to say idgaf because they were Russians. However I normally at least try to remember that many Russians all over the world are against the war and not involved in any way. When I read one guy was a geologist obviously there to take advantage of the mines I felt really bad about my initial reaction.
I hope they make it home safe.
I mean if Ukraine is any indicator… Kidnapping them is as easy as nabbing them while they drunkenly stumble along the road.
You know you’re serious pieces of shit when you’re a direct enemy of the USA who just spent 20 years blowing you to shit in a desert and you STILL won’t work with Russia , the people you could fuck with the US most partnering with.
That’s too bad
The US had troops in Niger specifically to combat radical Islamic terrorists in the region. With their withdrawal I only fear this will happen more.
Al Qaeda – are we the goodies?
Maybe Biden can help Russia negotiate bringing back their hostages? 🤣
Who’s here to rescue us?
Sir, it’s the spetsnaz
*groan*
Russia learning despite both hating the US, Al Qaeda aren’t friends.
Being Team Al-Qaeda wasnt on my 2024 bingo card
let them fight
Finally, something Americans can not give a fuck less about.
Whomp whomp.
Now we’re gonna come full circle and covertly arm the mujahedeen.
“Maybe, you’ll think of me when you’re all alone. Maybe, the one who is waiting for you, will prove untrue… “
When people loathe US military foreign intervention but don’t realize another foreign power will fill the void, and the US was already the best deal they would get for the country and it’s people. Then those who profited will end up consumed by the violence from their new sponsors or their own people.
Al Queda: “We got two of your men as hostage in Niger”
Russia: “We got no men in Niger”
Al Queda: “We got no hostages in Niger”
lol so awkward. I don’t even know who to root for?
Al-Qaeda about to know disappointment when they agree to release the hostages for money and they get rubles instead.
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>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 terrorist group on Friday, the video from the media foundation of Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) includes what appears to be on-camera statements by the two captives, who say they were working for a Russian company in southwest Niger when they were taken prisoner.
>Speaking in Russian-accented English, both identified themselves as Russians and said they were taken hostage in Mbanga, an area about 60 km (40 miles) west of the capital Niamey. They did not say when this happened, one called himself Yuri and said he was a geologist, and the other gave his name as Greg and said he came to work in Niger a month ago.
>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, Russia’s foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Why the hell not, everyone is really coming together with the WW3 effort
I was ready to say idgaf because they were Russians. However I normally at least try to remember that many Russians all over the world are against the war and not involved in any way. When I read one guy was a geologist obviously there to take advantage of the mines I felt really bad about my initial reaction.
I hope they make it home safe.
I mean if Ukraine is any indicator… Kidnapping them is as easy as nabbing them while they drunkenly stumble along the road.
You know you’re serious pieces of shit when you’re a direct enemy of the USA who just spent 20 years blowing you to shit in a desert and you STILL won’t work with Russia , the people you could fuck with the US most partnering with.
That’s too bad
The US had troops in Niger specifically to combat radical Islamic terrorists in the region. With their withdrawal I only fear this will happen more.
Al Qaeda – are we the goodies?
Maybe Biden can help Russia negotiate bringing back their hostages? 🤣
Who’s here to rescue us?
Sir, it’s the spetsnaz
*groan*
Russia learning despite both hating the US, Al Qaeda aren’t friends.
Being Team Al-Qaeda wasnt on my 2024 bingo card
let them fight
Finally, something Americans can not give a fuck less about.
Whomp whomp.
Now we’re gonna come full circle and covertly arm the mujahedeen.
Ah yes, learning hostage politics from the OGs
Ukraine gonna be all [“did we just become best friends??!!”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leL_bsHEZdM)
[GIVE’EM HELL AL-QAEDA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRknYen9t6s)
putin don’t care
“Maybe, you’ll think of me when you’re all alone. Maybe, the one who is waiting for you, will prove untrue… “
When people loathe US military foreign intervention but don’t realize another foreign power will fill the void, and the US was already the best deal they would get for the country and it’s people. Then those who profited will end up consumed by the violence from their new sponsors or their own people.
Al Queda: “We got two of your men as hostage in Niger”
Russia: “We got no men in Niger”
Al Queda: “We got no hostages in Niger”
lol so awkward. I don’t even know who to root for?
Al-Qaeda about to know disappointment when they agree to release the hostages for money and they get rubles instead.