Somali released, Lindhout & Brennan still held captive

The Somali fixer, Abdifatah Mohamed Elmi, who was kidnapped along with Amanda Lindhout and Nigel Brennan was released recently. Amanda Lindhout and Nigel Brennan are still being held captive but no new news about their well-being has surfaced. The kidnappers had demanded $2.5 million US for the release of Amanda and Nigel back in September [...]

US anti-kidnapping expert kidnapped in Mexico

Very ironic that a kidnapping expert get’s kidnapped ! ElPasoTimesMEXICO CITY – A U.S. anti-kidnapping expert was abducted by gunmen in northern Mexico last week, a sign of just how bold this nation’s kidnapping gangs have become. U.S. security consultant Felix Batista was in Saltillo in Coahuila state to offer advice on how to confront [...]

Iran diplomat kidnapped, insecurity mounts in Pakistan

Pakistan is quickly losing one of its largest cities to the taliban. Reuters PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) – Gunmen abducted an Iranian diplomat in Peshawar on Thursday, a day after a U.S. aid worker was shot dead in the city on the front line of an Islamist insurgency sweeping northwest Pakistan and parts of Afghanistan. Suspicion [...]

Austrian hikers freed by Al-Qaeda

Thank God they’re in good health and free. AFP VIENNA (AFP) — The two Austrians freed by the north African branch of Al-Qaeda are “in good health” despite being fed only bread and water during their many months in captivity, the government and a family member said Sunday. “Wolfgang Ebner and Andrea Kloiber are in [...]

6 foreigners kidnapped in Somalia

Two Kenyan pilots and 4 European aid workers were kidnapped by armed terrorists when their plane landed. No group has claimed responsibility yet. Reuters MOGADISHU, Nov 5 (Reuters) – Gunmen stormed an airstrip in Somalia on Wednesday, kidnapping two Kenyan pilots and four European aid workers in the latest strike against humanitarian organisations in the [...]

Israeli Businessman kidnapped in Ghana

Could be the work of Hizbollah. A couple of months ago, the Israeli secret services thrawted a couple of kidnapping attempts in western Africa. A travel advisory warned Israeli citizens not to travel to western Africa. It is believed that Hizbollah has cells operating in western Africa. Reuters ACCRA, Oct 24 (Reuters) – An Israeli [...]

Chinese engineers escapes from taliban

A Chinese engineer who was kidnapped by the taliban in Pakistan has escaped. The 2nd Chinese engineer who was kidnapped was injured when he tried to escape. <a href="http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5icaDBhfszOw0voo1QSP2tW6zAMxQ” target=”_blank”>AFP PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AFP) — A Chinese engineer taken hostage in Pakistan seven weeks ago escaped from his Taliban kidnappers and found his way to an [...]

Jihad on the High Seas Continues

Even with several US Navy warships surrounding the Faina and a Russian frigate steaming towards it, 6 more ships have been hijacked in the Gulf of Aden by islamic pirates. Wired As if seizing a ship-load of tanks and small arms wasn’t bad enough. Pirates have attacked six more vessels off the coast of Somalia [...]

Taliban claims role in abduction of Polish engineer

Taliban have claimed they have kidnapped a Polish engineer, who was working in the province of Punjab for a seismic survey company. The taliban will not release the Polish Engineer until Pakistan releases captured taliban and halts military operations. Hopefully the Polish engineer will be rescued all in one piece. Zee News Islamabad, Oct 01: [...]

Afghanistan Diplomat Freed

Afghanistan’s ambassador-designate Abdul Khaliq Farahi was kidnapped last week in Pakistan. Pakistani intelligence officials have claimed that Farahi has been recovered. Pakistani officials did not give out any other details. No group has claimed responsibility. here Reuters ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Afghanistan’s top diplomat in Pakistan, ambassador-designate Abdul Khaliq Farahi, was “recovered” on Monday, a week [...]

Egyptian Forces Resuce Kidnapped Tourists

Egyptian forces, assisted by Italian and German intelligence agents, rescued 11 European tourists and 4 Egyptians after they were kidnapped. Half of the kidnappers were killed in the rescue operation. Guardian Eleven European tourists and eight local guides kidnapped 10 days ago in Egypt have been rescued by troops and special forces, officials said today. [...]

Taliban want 118 militants in exchange for two Chinese engineers

The taliban demand that Pakistan release 118 terrorists for the release of two Chinese engineers. The Post PESHAWAR: Chinese government has undertaken backchannel efforts through unofficial actors to seek the release of their kidnapped engineers but Taliban say they will let the two Chinese nationals go unhurt if the government releases their 118 detained militants. [...]

Hostages freed

The 15 tourist who were kidnapped earlier this week have been released. Jerusalem Post Egypt’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit on Monday evening said 11 European tourists taken hostage in a remote part of Egypt were released unharmed. The foreign minister said the group was captured by “gangsters.” He did not say how he knew [...]

15 Tourist Kidnapped in South Egypt

Third post about kidnappings today. Fiften tourists were abducted in southern Egypt today. BBC At least 15 people, including 11 foreign tourists, are reported to have been kidnapped in southern Egypt. Five Italians, five Germans and a Romanian were reported to be among the tourists, while four Egyptians were also said to have been seized. [...]

Afghanistan’s Designate Ambassador to Pakistan Kidnapped

Afghanistan’s next diplomat to Pakistan, Abdul Khaliq Farahi, was kidnapped today. His car was ambushed in Peshawar and Farahi’s driver was killed during the ambush. GEO PESHAWAR: Afghanistan’s ambassador designate to Pakistan was abducted and his driver killed in an ambush on the diplomat’s car Monday, in Peshawar, Afghan consulate said. “The driver was killed [...]

Taliban Kidnap 140 Afghan Workers

Three buses carrying Afghan labourers on their way to work on the construction of a military base were kidnapped by the taliban. International Herald Tribune Taliban insurgents have abducted more than 140 labourers involved in the construction of a military base in Afghanistan’s western province of Farah, the provincial governor said on Monday. They were [...]

Israeli Pensioner Affairs Minister Says Israel Should Kidnap Ahmadinejad

The Israeli pensioner affairs minister, Rafi Eitan, who was a former top operative for Mossad told Der Spiegel that if Israeli officers are kidnapped then Israeli should do likewise. He then went on to say that Israel should kidnap Iranian President Ahmadinejad and bring him to trial in The Hague. Not a bad idea but [...]

Somali Terrorists Demand $2.5 Million for Journalists

Somali terrorists are demanding $2.5 million for the release of Canadian Journalist, Amanda Lindhout, Australian photojournalist, Nigel Brennan and their Somali fixer. Hopefully the three are rescued. If the terrorists get their ransom demands you can be rest assured the money will go towards to the jihad in Somalia. Plus more kidnappings will sure to [...]

Somali Pirates Abduct French Sailors

Two French citizens who were sailing in the Gulf of Aden, the most dangerous waters in the world, were abducted by Somali Pirates. More than likely these pirates are asking for ransom. These Somali pirates are engaged in jihad al-mal (monetary jihad) and the money goes to the al Shabaab terrorists operating in Somalia. CNN [...]

Taliban Kidnap 2 Chinese Engineers

The taliban have kidnapped 2 Chinese engineers along with their driver and guard in northwest Pakistan. The taliban claim the kidnapping was in retaliation for last years raid on the Red Mosque in Islamabad. The taliban believe the Chinese government pressured Musharraf to raid the mosque because mosque students kidnapped several Chinese nationals. Voice of [...]

Israeli Security Services Foils Hizbollah Kidnapping Attempts

Israeli security forces have recently foiled 2 kidnapping attempts by Hizbollah. The thwarted kidnappings were aimed at Jewish businessmen working outside of Israel. The article speculates the kidnappings were to take place in western Africa. However, it could just have easily been in Venezuela. Recently it was revealed that Hizbollah has recruited Venezuelan citizens to [...]

Hizbollah Terrorists Ready to Kidnap Jewish Businessmen in Venezuela

Even though Hizbollah has had a presence in Venezuela since at least the early 90s some Western anti-terrorism agents are growing concerned about Tehran and Caracas’ growing relationship. They fear that Hizbollah, which is sponsored by Iran, will take advantage of the situation in Venezuela. This past June, The U.S. Treasury Department designated two Venezuelian [...]

30 Police Kidnapped by Taliban in Pakistan

So how are those peace treaties working out?AP PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Suspected Islamic militants abducted about 30 police and paramilitary troops in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, a day after three intelligence agents were killed there in an ambush, officials said. Security was deteriorating in the Swat Valley despite a peace deal reached in May [...]

Two French Aid Workers Kidnapped

I don’t know if any terrorists took claim for the kidnapping but I would bet a lot of money on the taliban. Hopefully the aid workers are alright and will be rescued soon. I’d hate to see the French government hand over money to the taliban so they can continue terrorizing the people of Afghanistan. [...]

Two Journalists Kidnapped by Terrorists in Talistan

Terrorists kidnapped a free lance writer and a photographer for alledgely secretly taking pictures. Let’s hope the terrorists don’t decide to chop off their heads. Reuters PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) – Al Qaeda-linked militants have abducted two Pakistani journalists who the militants accused of snooping on their members and positions near the Afghan border. The militants [...]