Articles tagged Kidnapping

Suspected Islamic jihadists abduct dozens of women in West African country

Burkina Faso has endured an onslaught of violence from radical Islamic terrorism since 2015. Meanwhile, political developments under the Biden administration have added to concerns of a new growth of terrorism.

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Ashley Sadler

• Jan 24, 2023Jan 25, 2023

Grandfather of murdered girl says God prompted him to forgive her killer despite desire for revenge

‘[M]y spirit has heard God’s voice and right now, while tears flood my eyes, I declare publicly that I forgive this man!' Texas grandfather Mark Strand wrote. ‘Hate will not win.’

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Ashley Sadler

• Dec 6, 2022Dec 7, 2022

Two Catholic priests kidnapped in Nigeria, one found ‘brutally killed’

The risk associated with being a Catholic priest in Nigeria has escalated in recent years as Muslim terror groups continue to commit atrocities against the Nigerian clergy.

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David McLoone

• Jul 20, 2022Jul 20, 2022

Update: Priest kidnapped by Islamic terrorist group Boko Haram has escaped

Fr. Elijah fled in the confusion after the air force bombed the area

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David McLoone

• Jul 27, 2021Jul 30, 2021

Nigerian Catholic priest kidnapped and being held by Islamic terrorist group Boko Haram

Father Elijah Juma Wada was apparently abducted on June 30 and hasn't been seen since then.

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David McLoone

• Jul 9, 2021Jul 30, 2021

US mom begs Trump to help free her children kidnapped by Norway’s child protective services

Natalya Shutakova is an American citizen fighting the Barnevernet, the Norwegian Child Protective Services, for control of her three children. She is asking U.S. officials to intervene.

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Stephen Kokx

• Feb 28, 2020Jun 18, 2021