Significant Kidnappings
by Country in 2015 Map
This map shows 74 significant kidnappings by terrorist and rebel groups in 2015 tracked in the IntelCenter Database (ICD) Hostage Component as of 30 May 2015. The darker the red, the greater the number of significant kidnappings. The more kidnappings, the greater the threat of additional kidnappings.
Methodology Note:
Significant kidnappings typically include those conducted or likely conducted by terrorist or rebel groups of individuals who fall outside of local national targets. They are kidnappings that are generally more complex and involve additional resources and planning due to the nature of the nationality of the victim or the prominence of his or her employer. This map only shows kidnappings that occurred during the period and not the total number of hostages still being held in these countries. Mass kidnappings of 25 or more people were not counted. This map also does not reflect hostages who have been taken but not publicly acknowledged as being kidnapped. Actual kidnapping numbers are usually higher then shown here as a result. Full records for all kidnappings used in this chart are in the ICD Hostage Component.
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