ANALYSIS - Girls suffer most as Nigeria kidnap scourge hits school attendance
Millions of Nigerian children do not go to school, as mass school kidnappings increase dropout rates.
Sun Apr 14 2024
Haiti's top gang leader threatens politicians as fires break out in capital
Heavily armed gangs have taken over much of the capital and rights groups reported widespread killings, kidnappings and sexual violence.
Fri Mar 15 2024
EXPLAINER - What is happening in Ecuador?
New president Daniel Noboa faces an uphill battle amid gang control of prisons, kidnappings of police and bombings.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Johor cops deny claims of kidnappings, organ sale
Johor Bahru Selatan (JBS) district police today denied allegations of kidnappings and the sale of human organs to hospitals in Johor in October.
Sun Dec 11 2022
Severed head of missing Nigerian lawmaker found in park - Police
The violence in the southeast is another layer of insecurity in Nigeria, where kidnappings for ransom are common.
Mon May 23 2022
In a 'dangerous' land: Tourists trickle back to Iraq
Most Western governments still issue travel warnings for all or parts of Iraq, citing risks from kidnappings and jihadist bombings.
Tue Mar 29 2022
Kidnapping in Haiti shines spotlight on gangs, risk experts say
The kidnapping of 17 missionaries over the weekend has underlined a different, growing concern.
Tue Oct 19 2021
Severed head, body parts and kidnappings on Mexico midterm election day
It has been bloodiest in Mexico's recent history with 97 politicians killed and 935 were attacked.
Mon Jun 07 2021
Sabah Polls: Security tightened to prevent foreign elements from causing trouble
Security in Sabah has been stepped up ahead of polling on Saturday to prevent foreign elements from creating trouble including committing kidnappings.
Tue Sep 22 2020
Four monitoring teams in ESSZone for Sabah polls
Ahmad Fuad said the people in Sabah especially in the east coast should not fear going out to vote.
Sat Sep 19 2020
32 bodies, 9 human heads found in Mexico mass graves
Authorities have exhumed 32 bodies and nine heads from several clandestine graves this week in a southern Mexican state plagued by kidnappings and murders.
Fri Nov 25 2016
Manila issues warrants of arrest for six over kidnappings
ESSCom recently released the names of 23 individuals sought for involvement in kidnapping incidents in the coastlines and waters of eastern Sabah.
Tue Nov 22 2016
Sabah kidnappings: Those with links with the wanted men will be detained immediately
The Home Ministry welcomed the Eastern Sabah Security Command's (EssCom) decision to release a list of 23 most wanted men for cross-border crimes and kidnappings in Sabah.
Sat Nov 12 2016
Ahmad Zahid: Philippines authorisation will help curb Sabah kidnappings
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said authorisation granted to Malaysia by the Philippines government to enter its waters in pursuit of kidnappers will ease operations carried ou
Fri Nov 11 2016
Sabah kidnappings: "Why are we being blamed?" - IGP
Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar denied claims by Philippines rebel leader Nur Misuari who accused Malaysia of being involved in carrying out kidnappings in Sabah.
Fri Nov 04 2016