Hostage taking

Laura Ulloa stands in her yard at her family home in Cali, Colombia. Behind her are the Cordillera Mountains, where she was held hostage for seven months
Conflict
Once held hostage, she’s now trying to help her former captors
American journalist James Foley arrives at the Rixos hotel in Tripoli after being released from capitivity by the Libyan government on May 18, 2011.
Conflict
America’s policy on hostages may have cost the life of James Foley
Hostages run past a police officer (C) near Lindt Cafe, at Martin Place in central Sydney December 16, 2014. Australian security forces on Tuesday stormed the Sydney cafe where several hostages were being held at gunpoint.
Conflict
An Iranian refugee and self-styled Muslim cleric is blamed for a hostage crisis in Sydney
A screenshot from a video released by al Qaeda on December 4, 2014, showing hostage, Luke Somers.
Conflict
A failed US hostage rescue attempt in Yemen raises more questions about US policy on hostages
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.
Conflict
Turkey’s hostage problem is over, but it might stay on the sidelines versus ISIS
A sign outside a shop remembers James Foley in his hometown of Rochester, New Hampshire. Islamic State militants killed the journalist in a brutal videotaped beheading in revenge for US air strikes in Iraq.
Conflict
They’ll never admit it, but many countries pay ransoms to get their hostages back
Global Politics
Journalist discusses details of real life story behind new movie ‘Argo’
Global Politics
Former FARC hostage now accused of collaborating with kidnappers
Conflict & Justice
Algeria Gas Facility Attack May Have Been an Inside Job
Conflict & Justice
Military Operation Ends at Algerian Gas Facility with Uncertain Outcome
Algeria Military Operation ‘Over’
Global Politics
Former FARC Prisoner Sigifredo Lopez Accused of Being a Collaborator
Global Politics
FARC Frees Hostages in Colombia, Men Reunited With Families
Global Politics
Navy SEAL Team Frees Hostages In Somalia
Arts, Culture & Media
30 years later, Tehran hostage can’t forget
Global Politics
This week’s agenda with Marcus Mabry and Adam Mynott
Conflict & Justice
Former FARC hostage tells his story
Concern for the hostages left behind
Conflict & Justice
Former hostage reunited with family