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139: 393:, "The objective of this traditional activity was to apply pressure on hostile tribesmen by issuing demands, the fulfillment of which would lead to the safe return of their son or daughter. Demands would be, as they are today, financial, moral or political; although hostages would rarely be killed. Nevertheless, retention of the hostage for some years was not unusual. The kidnappings taking place in Iraq today are ones far departed from the traditional practices of Arab (and indeed, other nations ) tribal warfare which were governed by a strict protocol, ensuring decent, gentle and safe treatment of the captives." 503: 312: 469:, "So far this year , there have been at least 18 successful or attempted kidnappings in Latin America. Among Latin Americans, the victims have included a former President of Argentina, the Foreign Minister of Guatemala and the former Foreign Minister of Colombia. Among foreigners, the victims have included ambassadors, consuls, labor, commercial and military attaches and even consultants with no governmental positions." Kidnappings were used as a tactic by 539: 22: 446:
was exceptionally surprising to many throughout the Middle East, especially since Hariri had never before expressed such harsh accusations towards Iran - though the Islamic Republic had been heavily involved in Lebanese politics for decades, namely by creating and continuously funding and supporting various organizations such as Hezbollah.
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On November 4, 2017, Lebanese prime minister Saad Hariri was allegedly kidnapped by Saudi authorities during a visit to the kingdom. Hariri appeared on live television and announced his resignation as a result of Iranian threats and Iran's export of "devastation and chaos". This unusual announcement
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For a long period, political kidnapping was usually a Latin American phenomenon, with some few overlooked incidents in Europe. After the 1990s, when the interest of tourists and businessmen increased in Asian and Pacific countries, the kidnappings also became a means to support the political motives
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Often, though not exclusively, kidnappers attack while targets are travelling in cars. A car or truck carrying terrorist forces will force the target's car off the road, proceeding to hold them at gunpoint until they surrender. Frequently, cars used are stolen then abandoned, which hampers police
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It appears that the Saudi government attempted to use political kidnapping as a means to push the Lebanese state to take an aggressive stance vis à vis the Islamic Republic and to confront it directly, after years of avoiding direct action against Hezbollah terrorists who had effectively taken
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There were series of kidnapping of senior diplomats during the 1960s and 1970s. By the end of the 1960s, political kidnappings were evidently profitable.
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Multinational involvement, especially by the United States. Raisuni's demands were mostly met, and Perdicaris was released on June 24, 1904.
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The Second United Front was created after two weeks of discussion. Chiang was kept under house arrest for many years after.
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which is conducted to obtain political concessions from security forces, governments or intelligence agencies.
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Ahmed al-Raisuni and a group of bandits took Perdicaris and his stepson from their house.
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He later said of Raisuni, "I do not regret having been his prisoner for some time".
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before the 1970s, but it was then that the number of kidnappings accelerated.
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Attempted kidnapping. After Mein tried escaping, he was shot multiple times.
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Activists, especially female activists, have been kidnapped by Iran.
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Blackwell, Jon (1904). "1904: 'Perdicaris alive or Raisuli dead!'".
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history features a concept known as 'desert diplomacy'. Per the
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Times, Malcolm W. Browne Special to The New York (1970-08-14).
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Notable Incidents. Asterisks indicate attempted kidnappings.
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Political kidnapping can have vast impacts, such as the
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recognized him through his disguise. He was handed to
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