Ali Omar Ader Amanda Lindhout

• Amanda Lindhout recounts horrors of captivity: ‘I sometimes wake up screaming’

  The Alberta journalist read her victim impact statement Wednesday at the sentencing hearing for Ali Omar Ader, describing the abuse and sexual assault she endured while captive in Somalia.

  Canada

  Mar 28, 2018
  
• Nigel Brennan reacts to being called ‘heroic’ in judgment of Lindhout case

  Nigel Brennan was held in Somalia alongside Amanda Lindhout and refused to leave even after money had been secured for his release.

  World

  Dec 6, 2017
  
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• Amanda Lindhout’s kidnapper found guilty of hostage-taking

  Ali Omar Ader has been found guilty in the kidnapping of Amanda Lindhout in Somalia.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2017
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• Amanda Lindhout’s accused kidnapper contradicts own testimony at trial

  Ali Omar Ader contradicted his own testimony several times Wednesday during cross-examination by the Crown attorney.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2017
• Accused hostage taker of Amanda Lindhout claims he lied to undercover RCMP agents

  Ali Omar Ader says he lied to undercover agents when he boasted getting $10,000 for his role as negotiator in the Amanda Lindhout hostage-taking.

  Canada

  Oct 17, 2017