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Topic15 documents tagged

Kidnapping

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This page collects the 15 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Kidnapping”. Coverage spans news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Haiti, Humanitarian Aid, and Gang Violence.

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  1. Sat, Aug 292 items
    1. Gang releases thirteen hostages following mass kidnapping in HaitiA gang in Haiti has released six children and seven women who were among more than 50 people abducted during a deadly attack on a community near Port-au-Prince. The release occurred nearly one week afMiami-Dade County
    2. Gang releases 13 hostages following mass kidnapping near Port-au-PrinceMiami-Dade County
  2. Tue, Aug 252 items
    1. Gang attack in Kenscoff, Haiti leaves 47 dead and over 50 kidnappedArmed gang members attacked the community of Kenscoff, killing at least 47 people and kidnapping more than 50 others. The gang leader has threatened to execute the hostages if authorities target gang Miami-Dade County
    2. Gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead and over 50 kidnappedMiami-Dade County
  3. Fri, Aug 141 item
    1. American missionary Kevin Rideout released after nine months in NigerAmerican missionary Kevin Rideout has been released from captivity in Niger after being kidnapped in October 2023. He is currently in the care of U.S. officials and is expected to reunite with his famHillsborough County

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Key Actors

  1. 01Izo 2person3 mentions
  2. 02Jennifer Locettaperson2 mentions
  3. 03Indrika Ratwatteperson2 mentions
  4. 04Luis Ruiz Massieuperson2 mentions
  5. 05UNICEForganization2 mentions
  6. 06Puerto Príncipelocation2 mentions
  7. 07Naciones Unidasorganization2 mentions
  8. 08Haitílocation2 mentions
  9. 09Kenscofflocation2 mentions
  10. 10Yannig Dussartperson2 mentions

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  • Topic to peopleIzo 2, Jennifer Locetta, Indrika Ratwatte (+2 more)
  • Topic to orgsUNICEF, Naciones Unidas
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  1. Aug 29, 2026NewsGang releases thirteen hostages following mass kidnapping in Haiti
  2. Aug 29, 2026NewsGang releases 13 hostages following mass kidnapping near Port-au-Prince
  3. Aug 25, 2026NewsGang attack in Kenscoff, Haiti leaves 47 dead and over 50 kidnapped
  4. Aug 25, 2026NewsGang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead and over 50 kidnapped
  5. Aug 14, 2026NewsAmerican missionary Kevin Rideout released after nine months in Niger

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