Kidnapping and hostage taking has become a common occurrence in afghanistan following. The increase in fatalities is partly due to rising numbers of aid workers. It was recently revealed the sas would stay on in afghanistan after british. It was the latest in a yearslong series of such attacks, this time against employees of sodexo. Sep 05, 2007 in negotiating the release of south korean christian aid workers abducted in afghanistan, the south korean government agreed to end all missionary and christian aid work in the country. Perez was also the 15th aid worker killed this year in afghanistan, the worlds secondmost dangerous country for humanitarians, surpassed only by south sudan. Female australian aid worker abducted by armed men in. Johan freckhaus, a businessman, was abducted in the gailan district of ghazni province on may 29, 2008. The year you finally read a book about climate change. Christina meier, an aid worker for ora international, was kidnapped in kabul on august 18.
Kabul, afghanistan a scottish aid worker who was taken hostage two weeks ago by the taliban in eastern afghanistan was killed by her captors early saturday during an. Christian ngo identifies killed aid workers, vows to stay. Australian aid worker abducted in afghanistan freed after 4 months australias foreign minister julie bishop did not provide details of kerry jane wilson, but gave credit to afghan authorities. Fragmentation among militant groups, responsible for the majority of killings. So he and tahir ludin, an afghan journalist and translator, devised a plan. Australian aid worker abducted in afghanistan freed after 4.
The abduction on saturday of a female us aid worker in one of afghanistan s most dangerous cities may signal increased risk for foreign aid workers. The 9 aid workers killed in 2017 is the second highest recorded annual death toll, following 20 156. May 21, 2017 a german aid worker and an afghan guard have been killed in an attack on a guest house in kabul. Abducted australian aid worker freed in afghanistan. The book details their early lives, their humanitarian work in afghanistan, and.
Judith dsouza, a 40yearold indian employee of the aga khan foundation, a prominent ngo that has long worked in afghanistan, was abducted near her residence in the heart of kabul on june 9. The aid worker security database awsd is a project of humanitarian outcomes. Australian officials are trying to confirm reports a humanitarian worker from perth has been kidnapped by armed men in afghanistan. Sep 26, 2010 british aid worker kidnapped in afghanistan. Kandahar four afghan employees of a french development agency who had been abducted by gunmen were. Australian aid worker kerry wilson kidnapped in afghanistan. Kabul, afghanistan the united nations urged all sides of the afghan conflict to protect aid. This sets a precedent that could spread to other countries.
A full list of major incidents, from 1997present, of violence against aid workers can be found at humanitarian outcomes aid worker security database. A finnish national was abducted from the scene during the attack, which happened at around 1 pm local time on saturday evening. Rohde was abducted and for seven months, he and his translator and driver. A german national working for the giz is free again after spending more than 40 days in taliban capitivity. Kandahar, afghanistan january 26 an aid worker and her afghan driver were kidnapped in kandahar and are presumed dead. May 21, 2017 a german woman was shot and killed and her afghan guard beheaded when attackers targeted a guest house for aid workers saturday night in kabul, afghanistan, according to afghan interior ministry.
According to his family, the 74yearold overby had gone to afghanistan to write a book on the ongoing war as a means of explaining the. Six of their colleagues died in the attack in which. Kidnapped scottish aid worker in afghanistan is killed. She, along with seven other western missionaries and their sixteen afghan coworkers. Aug 29, 2016 an australian aid worker who was abducted in afghanistan in april has been freed. Female australian aid worker abducted by armed men in afghanistan. The story of our captivity and freedom in afghanistan is the 2003 memoir of christian aid workers dayna curry and heather mercer. Taliban target aid groups, in an ominous turn in afghanistan. Abducted australian aid worker released an australian aid worker who was kidnapped in afghanistan in april was freed after a raid by afghan special forces near the. The two women were aid workers employed by operation mercy, a relief and development ngo which has over 300 staff worldwide. Four abducted aid workers freed kidnapped in afghanistan. Abducted australian aid worker released an australian aid worker who was kidnapped in afghanistan in april was freed after a raid by afghan special forces near the eastern city of. A german woman was shot and killed and her afghan guard beheaded when attackers targeted a guest house for aid workers saturday night in kabul, afghanistan, according to. Four kidnapped aid workers freed in afghanistan bbc news.
Two aid workers from bangladesh were reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen while they were travelling in northern afghanistan on thursday, it has been reported. In february, rebel forces detained 29 aid workers in greater baggari area and released them after one day. A finnish woman also staying at the guest house was abducted, danish said. Jihadists aligned to the socalled islamic state group have executed one of six aid workers abducted in july in northeast nigeria, charity group action against hunger said yesterday. Jun 02, 2012 british and american special forces have rescued four aid workers, including a 28yearold british woman, in a daring nighttime raid on a mountain cave in remote northwest afghanistan the.
In april, 10 aid workers were abducted for five days in yei, in the former central. Apr 30, 2016 an australian aid worker in afghanistan was kidnapped one day before she was meant to fly home to perth. A finnish national was abducted from the scene during the attack, which happened at around 1 pm. British and us special forces rescue kidnapped aid workers in. Sas swoop on afghan insurgents in breathtaking rescue of british. Aid workers killed and kidnapped in afghanistan euronews. Foreign aid worker kidnapped in central kabul reuters. Jun 02, 2012 the aid workers all employees of switzerlandbased aid group medair were making their way on horseback to the remote, mountainous province of badakhshan, in northeastern afghanistan, when. One american, one australian kidnapped at gunpoint at. Apr 29, 2016 an australian aid worker has been abducted in the city of jalalabad in afghanistan s east.
Kismayo, somalia january 28 a surgeon, a logistician and a driver working for medecins sans frontieres msf were killed when their convoy was attacked between the hospital and their base 5. The red cross says five of its workers who were kidnapped in afghanistan have been released in good health. No clues on indian aid workers abduction in afghanistan india is in constant touch with the afghan govt that has launched a search operation for 47yearold prem kumar, who was abducted yesterday afternoon. The aid worker security database team welcomes your feedback. Finlands foreign ministry says a finnish aid worker who was kidnapped in afghanistan in may has been released. An american aid worker and her afghan driver who were kidnapped in afghanistan a month ago are feared dead, according to their aid group. The american journalists, diplomats, and aid workers who were. Apr 11, 2015 the bulletridden bodies of five aid workers have been found, weeks after they were abducted by armed gunmen in the south of afghanistan the group of afghan workers for save the children was. The aid worker security database, 1997present the aid. Bbc news south asia aid women killed in afghanistan.
Total kidnapped, 59, 93, 93, 97, 92, 140, 122, 69, 89, 72. Aug, 2008 nineteen aid workers had been killed so far this year more than during the whole of 2007, said acbar. Sep 14, 2017 finlands foreign ministry says a finnish aid worker who was kidnapped in afghanistan in may has been released. The aid workers all employees of switzerlandbased aid group medair were making their way on horseback to the remote, mountainous province of badakhshan, in. Abducted finnish aid worker freed in afghanistan bbc news. An australian aid worker has been abducted in the city of jalalabad in afghanistans east. Sep 16, 2010 it goes without saying that family, friends, and colleagues cringe when they hear those first words about aid workers being abducted or killed in a place like afghanistan. Finnish aid worker abducted in afghanistan released. Australian aid worker abducted in afghanistan freed after. Afghanistans addiction to foreign aid the diplomat. Aid workers killed and kidnapped in afghanistan youtube.
Aid worker kidnapped in afghanistan the irish times. Kandahar four afghan employees of a french development agency who had been. The unnamed woman, who is reported to be scottish and in her 30s, was abducted yesterday in kunar province. Sep 27, 2010 the search continues for a british aid worker and her three afghan colleagues, kidnapped by armed men in afghanistan. News german aid worker kidnapped by taliban now free in afghanistan.
No clues on indian aid workers abduction in afghanistan india is in constant touch with the afghan govt that has launched a search operation for 47yearold prem. Military families face these stresses, too, but differently. Kidnappings of americans have been rare, and some kandahar residents say the abduction of cyd mizell and her afghan driver at gunpoint is a worrying development. The british aid worker linda norgrove was killed during a. How the british hostages were rescued in afghanistan telegraph. Kidnapped indian charity worker rescued in afghanistan. Kidnapped american aid worker feared dead in afghanistan.
Aug 17, 2015 armed men kidnapped a foreign aid worker, believed to be german, in downtown kabul on monday, the latest in a spate of attacks on foreign targets at a time of declining security in the afghan capital. Media reports identified the woman as 60yearold katherine jane wilson, also known as kerry. British aid worker kidnapped in afghanistan rescued by. Kabul, afghanistan three foreign catering workers were found shot dead outside the afghan capital on thursday after being kidnapped during their morning commute, the afghan police said. The ministry said on september 14 that the woman was working for a swedish aid group. German aid worker kidnapped by taliban now free in afghanistan. Australian aid worker kidnapped in afghanistan bbc news.
Five aid workers, including two western women doctors, have been kidnapped by unidentified gunmen in northeastern afghanistan, police and the provincial governors office said today. Cnna german woman was shot and killed and her afghan guard beheaded when attackers targeted a guest house for aid workers saturday night in kabul, afghanistan, according to afghan interior ministry acting spokesman najib danish. Feb 27, 2008 an american aid worker and her afghan driver who were kidnapped in afghanistan a month ago are feared dead, according to their aid group. Kabul blamed the rise in insurgent attacks on the pakistani governments attempts to negotiate peace deals with militants in tribal areas bordering. The briton was seized at gunpoint along with three fellow workers, thought to be afghans, as they were travelling in a convoy to visit an aid. Australian aid worker kidnapped in kabul, reports say. Since the kidnapping, the charity kept a lid on publicity which it felt. A search is under way to find a female british aid worker kidnapped in afghanistan. Five workers from a swiss aid organization, including two female foreign medics, were kidnapped in afghanistan s northeastern badakhshan province, afghan officials said on wednesday. A german aid worker and an afghan guard have been killed in an attack on a guest house in kabul. An indian charity worker kidnapped from kabul has been rescued, officials said saturday, more than a month after she was taken at gunpoint in the latest abduction of foreigners in the wartorn. Jun 02, 2012 the aid workers were abducted by a group of armed men during a visit to relief project sites in badakhshan, medair said.
Some 2,500 people had been killed this year, up to 1,000 of them civilians, acbar said. A british aid worker kidnapped in north east afghanistan last month has. Jihadists execute aid worker in nigeria the daily star. We also welcome input on how the website can be made more useful. I am deeply concerned that aid workers are being targeted, with 93 of our colleagues abducted since the beginning of this year, said stephen obrien, the u. Afghanistan and stated that everyone involved in the hostage crisis continues their work. The killings of the nuristan eye camp expedition brought to 17 the number of aid workers killed in afghanistan this year, with another 19 abducted, according to the afghan ngo safety office. Italian aid workers simona torretta and simona pari, both 29, were kidnapped. With 23 aid workers killed, ambulances caught in crossfire, u. Aid worker security report figures at a glance 2018. John sparks learns aid agencies are finding the country more and more dangerous. Apr 12, 2015 the bodies of five afghan aid workers are found 39 days after their abduction by the taliban in the central province of uruzgan, officials say.
Aid workers abducted in afghanistan the irish times. Perhaps the most notorious case of 2007 was the abduction of 23 christian aid workers from south korea who attempted to travel from kabul to kandahar by. German aid worker killed, finnish woman kidnapped in kabul. He was released safely along with two afghan colleagues on june 19, 2008. The aid worker security database, 1997present use the fields below to search for specific incidents, or click view all to view all incidents. The ministry said on september 14 that the woman was working for a. Aug 29, 2016 aid workers in particular have increasingly been casualties of a surge in militant violence in recent years.
Kerry jane wilson, an australian aid worker, was abducted from her office in jalalabad in april and freed in. Through april, five aid workers had been killed, 12 injured and 18 abducted this year in afghanistan, according to the united nations humanitarian coordinator, toby lanzer. One american, one australian kidnapped at gunpoint at american university in kabul afghan security forces travel in a humvee, as battles were ongoing with. Cordelier was released on april 28, 2007, damfreville was released on may 11, 2007 and the three aid workers were released on may 21, 2007. Australian aid worker who was abducted in afghanistan is released. A finnish national was abducted from the scene during the attack, which. Nov 06, 2016 several foreign aid workers have been kidnapped this year, including two australians. The two aid workers were working with bangladesh rural advancement committee brac and were abducted as they were going from the restive kunduz to baghlan province. Australian aid worker who was abducted in afghanistan is. No clues on indian aid workers abduction in afghanistan. Oct 11, 2011 four abducted aid workers freed kidnapped in afghanistan. Most of these attacks occurred in the conflictaffected countries of south sudan, syria, afghanistan, and 34 central african republic car, which together accounted for two thirds of all major incidents. Attack on aid workers reflects rising danger in afghanistan.
Heather marie mercer born 1976 is an american who was one of 24 aid workers arrested in august 2001 by the taliban in afghanistan in connection with their work with the germanybased christian aid organization shelter now international. Foreign minister julie bishop confirmed kerry jane wilson, 60, is safe and well. Samaritans purse in sudans volatile south darfur region was abducted and held for 105 days. A german aid worker and afghan guard have been killed in an attack on a guesthouse in kabul. Published on may 21, 2017 a german aid worker and an afghan guard have been killed in an attack on a guest house in kabul. May 22, 2017 a german woman and her afghan guard were killed, and a finnish woman apparently kidnapped, at an international guesthouse run by a swedishbased charity in afghanistans capital kabul late on saturday evening, 20 may. Aid workers in western afghanistan acting on behalf of the international committee of the red cross have been abducted in the herat province. Acbar said 40 aid workers have been abducted so far this year. British aid worker kidnapped in afghanistan telegraph. Kidnapping has been a risk for foreigners working in afghanistan for many years. Perth aid worker abducted in afghanistan the west australian. Somalia january 2, 1993 a gunman killed sean devreaux, 28, a british worker for unicef in kismayu.
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