Kidnapping
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
Hamas leadership calls for kidnapping of IDF soldiers following death penalty law passing - report
Iraq’s militia state: Shelly Kittleson’s kidnapping exposes who runs Baghdad
Israeli held hostage for ransom in northeastern Nigeria, freed by local forces - report
The Nigerian military successfully freed him without gunfire or ransom payment after 24 hours, according to a report by Ynet.
Connecticut man escapes 20 years in captivity with only paper, hand sanitizer, and a lighter
The unnamed male victim was reportedly able to escape after he lit a fire in his locked room.
Palestinian dissident abducted, tortured, and killed by Hamas in Gaza
Hamas loyalists claimed that Odai al-Rabei's alleged participation in anti-Hamas protests meant he was a "traitor."
Suspect arrested for attempted kidnapping of 8-year-old Jewish child in Connecticut
Suspect Christopher Rosa allegedly tried to abduct an 8-year-old Jewish child in his car trunk.
US sanctions three Iranian spies over role in FBI agent's 2007 disappearance
The US sanctioned the officials for involvement in the "abduction, detention, and probable death of former FBI Special Agent Robert A. Levinson."
Rally at Knesset for missing child Haymanot Kasau, family calls to classify her as kidnapped
Protesters also called on the police to form a special investigative team to search for the missing girl.
Trio that kidnapped, assaulted Jewish music producer in Wales given jail time
The victim told the courts the attack felt like his "own personal October 7."
Kasau's disappearance cannot be forgotten, must be viewed as a kidnapping - editorial
One year later: Even with the war and even with the heartbreaking tragedies of the hostages held by Hamas, we cannot forget Haymanot.
UN pauses some Yemen operations over Houthi detention of staff
The deputy UN spokesperson said "This extraordinary and temporary measure seeks to balance the imperative to stay and deliver with the need to have the safety and security of the UN personnel."
Stolen lives: Inside Russia’s abduction of Ukrainian children
Nearly 20,000 Ukrainian children have been forcibly taken to Russia or occupied territories since the war began.
