Kidnapping
Iraq sentences militia member for kidnapping American journalist, in rare move against Iran proxies
“Iraq's Central Criminal Court has sentenced Amir Rahim Jabar Lazim to 15 years in prison under the Anti-Terrorism Law," read the announcement shared by the victim, journalist Shelly Kittelson.
Protest marking anniversary of 'Beautiful Six' hostages' deaths held at Prime Minister's Residence
Students encouraged to bring red balloons to first day of school for missing child Haymanot Kasau
Transgender Israeli computer engineer detained by ICE following kidnapping charges in New Hampshire
Sister of missing Haymanut Kasau honored as family slams police over stalled investigation
Yeros contributed to Israeli society through volunteer work, "despite her family's unimaginable situation, enduring a nerve-wracking wait for any information regarding the whereabouts of her sister."
Families of Mexico's near-135,000 missing persons protest as World Cup kicks off
Hector Aguila, 59, who organizes Jalisco-based searchers' group Luz de Esperanza (Light of Hope), has been looking for his son since 2023.
Dozens kidnapped in northwest Nigeria after bandits invite them to talks
According to police statements, the victims were meeting relatives of a bandit leader in an attempt to broker peace and ease restrictions on movement imposed on the community.
Nigerian forces rescue hundreds of abductees held by Boko Haram
The rescue operation was carried out by a joint task force that includes special forces, who forced JAS fighters to abandon their positions, the military said.
Hamas leadership calls for kidnapping of IDF soldiers following death penalty law passing - report
In a document, Hamas described the proposed legislation as a “fascist law,” and urged members of the organization’s military wing to escalate and carry out “active operations.”
Iraq’s militia state: Shelly Kittleson’s kidnapping exposes who runs Baghdad
BEHIND THE LINES: Since October 2023, forces associated with the PMF – that is, affiliated with the government of Iraq – engaged in ongoing attacks against US personnel and positions.
Hamas urges Hezbollah to kidnap Israeli soldiers in wake of Knesset passing death penalty bill
Abu Ubaida, a Hamas spokesperson for the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, addressed his message to the Hezbollah terrorist organization, whom he referred to as "the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon."
Foreign journalist holding US passport kidnapped in Baghdad by unknown parties, police say
One suspect had been arrested, the ministry said, adding that efforts were ongoing to free the journalist.
'We are in agony:' Savannah Guthrie speaks in first interview since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
The Guthrie family is still searching for their mother, two months after her disappearance.
UN probe: Syrian minorities face kidnappings, rape, and arbitrary detention
A UN report reveals that Syria's new government has failed to stop human rights abuses, including abductions, sexual violence, and arbitrary detentions, despite efforts for accountability.
