He was doing some work in Abuja and Kano and other Hausa parts of Nigeria, where Boko Haram hangs out. He doesn't speak Hausa, but he does speak Arabic. Still I doubt that alone would save him from a nasty fate if they get their hands on him. He may not have European facial features, but he does have American I.D.

What kind of work does he do there?

Development work, sort of social work for politicians, very theoretical stuff to help the various societies advance--exactly what Boko Haram does NOT want. His next posting could be anywhere. Cambodia, Ecuador, he has no idea yet. Back to Africa is certainly another possibility.

One of his local colleagues on the left, my nephew on the right:
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Sounds like a courageous person.

In law school, instead of some comfortable law clerking position all law students look for during their summer breaks, my daughter opted for the U.N. War Crimes Tribunal in Sierra Leone. Got some horrible infection and nearly died, then recovered, and returned pronouncing Africa as "cool." Sometimes I'm amazed that either of them are still walking around.