2 Canadian women rescued from kidnappers in Ghana, officials say
The two women were rescued early Wednesday in the south-central Ashanti region, Ghanaian government officials said. They did not provide any additional details. Continue reading
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Canadian citizens kidnapped in Ghana: Global Affairs
The government didn’t offer details on the identity of the Canadians citing privacy reasons, but said consular officials had been in contact with their families. Continue reading
Canadian reportedly abducted in Libya, government aware of ‘troubling’ news
Canada’s foreign ministry says it is “aware” of reports that a Canadian citizen has been abducted in Libya, but it has not officially confirmed the kidnapping. Continue reading
Terror group releases video demanding more than $100M to free 2 Canadians, other hostages
A terrorist group in the Philippines released a video Tuesday demanding more than $100 million for the release of a four hostages, including two Canadian men. Continue reading
Captors release video of Canadian hostages Robert Hall and John Ridsdel
Two Canadians kidnapped from a resort area in the southern Philippines last month have been seen for the first time in a video posted online Monday, apparently by their captors. Continue reading
Canadians kidnapped in the Philippines: Here’s what you need to know
Why two Canadians were kidnapped from a resort area in the southern Philippines Monday, and by whom, is still unknown. But the area of the Philippines where the abduction took place has a long history of armed violence. Continue reading