![Ukrainian children abducted by Russia left with psychological scars, campaigners say Ukrainian children abducted by Russia left with psychological scars, campaigners say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41668865779_UkraineRussiaconfl.jpg)
Ukrainian children abducted by Russia left with psychological scars, campaigners say
Kyiv claims about 20,000 children have been taken to Russian-occupied territory without family consent since the war began.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![Terry Anderson, US journalist held hostage nearly 7 years in Lebanon, dead at 76 Terry Anderson, US journalist held hostage nearly 7 years in Lebanon, dead at 76](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713751050_TerryAndersonjpg.jpg)
Terry Anderson, US journalist held hostage nearly 7 years in Lebanon, dead at 76
The ex-chief Middle East correspondent for The Associated Press, was longest held hostage of the scores of Westerners abducted in Lebanon.
Mon Apr 22 2024
![Exclusive - Nigerian kidnappers demand $620,000 for release of school hostages, local authorities say Exclusive - Nigerian kidnappers demand $620,000 for release of school hostages, local authorities say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710217400_TBboyholdsjpg.jpg)
Exclusive - Nigerian kidnappers demand $620,000 for release of school hostages, local authorities say
The school children, some older students and members of school staff were abducted on March 7, in the first mass kidnapping in the country.
Thu Mar 14 2024
![Fight for life by mothers whose daughters are still hostages in Gaza Fight for life by mothers whose daughters are still hostages in Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51709811138_SimonaSteinbrecher.jpg)
"Fight for life" by mothers whose daughters are still hostages in Gaza
Doron, a veterinary nurse managed to telephone her mother Simona Steinbrecher moments before she was abducted to Gaza.
Fri Mar 08 2024
![Gunmen in homes and captives abducted to Gaza leave Israelis in shock Gunmen in homes and captives abducted to Gaza leave Israelis in shock](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51696720964_GazaIsraelPalest.jpg)
Gunmen in homes and captives abducted to Gaza leave Israelis in shock
At least 100 were reported dead and more than 1,000 wounded, with fighting still raging in more than 20 locations around Gaza strip.
Sat Oct 07 2023
![India imposes curfew in strife-hit areas of Manipur state India imposes curfew in strife-hit areas of Manipur state](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41689934092_IndiasModi.jpg)
India imposes curfew in strife-hit areas of Manipur state
Scores of students were injured in violence following protests against the alleged abduction and murder of two students, authorities said.
Thu Sep 28 2023
![Malaysia probes disappearance of Myanmar democracy activist and her family Malaysia probes disappearance of Myanmar democracy activist and her family](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/51689659223_AungSanSuuKyi.jpg)
Malaysia probes disappearance of Myanmar democracy activist and her family
Human Rights Watch said Thuzar Maung, her husband and three children, were feared abducted "in a planned operation" at the activist's home.
Tue Jul 18 2023
![Uganda sends more troops to pursue attackers who killed 37 students Uganda sends more troops to pursue attackers who killed 37 students](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/41687138638_TBADF.jpg)
Uganda sends more troops to pursue attackers who killed 37 students
Military and police said the attackers had also abducted six students and fled towards the Virunga National Park across the border.
Mon Jun 19 2023
![Ex-husband in conversion case fined for contempt of court Ex-husband in conversion case fined for contempt of court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41675060525_TBGAVEL.jpg)
Ex-husband in conversion case fined for contempt of court
Muhammad Nagahswaran was fined RM20,000 for abducting and registering his three children as Muslim converts without his ex-wife's consent.
Wed Apr 05 2023
![UN urges North Korea to confirm fate of forcibly disappeared people UN urges North Korea to confirm fate of forcibly disappeared people](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81679982560_UnitedNation.jpg)
UN urges North Korea to confirm fate of forcibly disappeared people
The report, based on interviews with defectors, former abductees and relatives of victims, details accounts of disappearances.
Tue Mar 28 2023
![Rebels in Indonesia's Papua say images show abducted NZ pilot in good health Rebels in Indonesia's Papua say images show abducted NZ pilot in good health](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71676438318_INDONESIA.jpg)
Rebels in Indonesia's Papua say images show abducted NZ pilot in good health
Philip Mehrtens, who flew a plane operated by airline Susi Air, was abducted by fighters from the TPNPB last week.
Wed Feb 15 2023
![Thai police refute Malaysian man's claim that he was abducted in Songkhla Thai police refute Malaysian man's claim that he was abducted in Songkhla](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41666969996_culikkidnap.jpg)
Thai police refute Malaysian man's claim that he was abducted in Songkhla
Thai police on Friday refuted claims made by a Malaysian businessman that he was abducted in Songkhla recently.
Fri Oct 28 2022
![Police proved competence in solving Palestinian abduction - Hamzah Police proved competence in solving Palestinian abduction - Hamzah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71665987441_TBHamzahZainudin.jpg)
Police proved competence in solving Palestinian abduction - Hamzah
Hamzah said the police's success was due to their expertise and competence in dealing with any security threat.
Thu Oct 20 2022
![Abduction of Palestinians: Police probe if foreign spy agency Involved Abduction of Palestinians: Police probe if foreign spy agency Involved](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41666163634_AZMIABUKASSIM.jpg)
Abduction of Palestinians: Police probe if foreign spy agency Involved
The PDRM has yet to confirm the involvement of a foreign intelligence agency in the abduction of Palestinians in the country.
Wed Oct 19 2022
![California sheriff believes suspect in family's abduction had accomplice California sheriff believes suspect in family's abduction had accomplice](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71665035547_CALIFORNIA.jpg)
California sheriff believes suspect in family's abduction had accomplice
A suspect in custody in central California in the kidnapping of four family members who remained missing may have had an accomplice
Thu Oct 06 2022