Kidnappings

A manager at the Christian Aid Ministries headquarters, left, speaks with a worker at the door of the center in Titanyen, north of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021.

‘It is up to us Haitians to find a solution’ Haiti crisis adviser says

Global Politics

Monique Clesca works with the Commission for a Haitian Solution to the Crisis. As Haiti tries to rebuild from successive catastrophes, Clesca talks with The World’s host Marco Werman about what Haitians need to rebuild.

Members of the "Bring Back Our Girls" campaign celebrate news that Boko Haram extremists have released 21 young captives.

Nigeria’s #BringBackOurGirls campaign celebrates 21 returnees

Conflict

After five years, Gilad Shalit is released by Hamas (with video)

Syrian Kurds flee into Turkey this past weekend to escape attacks from Islamic State militants. Around 130,000 Kurds were given shelter inside of Turkey.

Turkey’s hostage problem is over, but it might stay on the sidelines versus ISIS

Conflict

Former FARC hostage now accused of collaborating with kidnappers

Global Politics

Israeli Soldier Gilad Shalit to be released by Hamas

Palestinian militants kidnapped Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier, more than five years ago. He’s become a political symbol inside of Israel, and he may be released in days.

The Disappeared, and Those Waiting

On February 17, 2011, Victor Rolon’s life changed forever. His nephew, police officer Adrian Dominguez Rolon, disappeared, along with a fellow officer. His story has become all too common in Mexico, where 26,000 people have gone missing in the past six years. The disappearances are linked to the enormous surge in violence since the government […]

Algeria Gas Facility Attack May Have Been an Inside Job

Conflict & Justice

Algeria has allowed journalists to visit the gas facility attacked by Islamic militants last month. The BBC’s Richard Galpin was among them, and describes the scene to anchor Marco Werman, and brings us up to date on the investigation.

Former FARC Prisoner Sigifredo Lopez Accused of Being a Collaborator

Global Politics

Lopez is accused of helping the Marxist guerrillas to plan his own kidnapping, which led to the deaths of 11 Colombian lawmakers.

FARC Frees Hostages in Colombia, Men Reunited With Families

Global Politics

Ten Colombian soldiers and policemen had emotional reunions with their families on Tuesday, a day after being freed by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (the FARC). Some had been held for up to 14 years.