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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 on Friday refuted claims made by a Malaysian businessman that he was abducted in Songkhla recently.
Fri Oct 28 2022
Businessman abducted in Ampang, released in Klang
A businessman sustained minor injuries after allegedly being abducted by a group of men at Jalan Pandan, Ampang yesterday, believed due to debt issues.
Fri Sep 30 2022
Abducted cosmetic agent reported fine - Kelantan police
A sales agent of a cosmetic product who was kidnapped at her house in Tumpat, Kelantan, last Sept 13 is reported to be fine.
Fri Sep 30 2022
Court dismisses Indira Gandhi's bid to initiate contempt proceedings against IGP
Indira filed the application over alleged failure of the police to arrest her ex-husband and return her daughter abducted by him.
Fri Aug 05 2022
Over 2,000 Ukrainian children have been abducted amid war with Russia - Zelensky
Zelensky also accused Russian forces of firing on humanitarian aid convoys and targeting women and children in evacuation corridors.
Fri Mar 25 2022
Haiti gang seeks $1 million per person for kidnapped missionaries
Talks were under way with kidnappers to seek the release of the missionaries abducted by a gang called 400 Mawozo, a minister confirms.
Wed Oct 20 2021
Police arrest four suspected kidnappers, rescue victim
Police rescued a Bangladeshi man, suspected to have been abducted by his fellow countrymen, at a house in Bandar Teknologi Kajang, yesterday.
Fri Sep 03 2021