Kidnapping in the developing world is a grim byproduct of globalization, and a strange and shadowy ransom industry has grown to protect and retrieve the victims. But are all the consultants and insurers really just part of the problem?
Two freelancers, who were kidnapped and held for 15 months, went to Somalia with fewer resources than their counterparts from major news organizations.
When kidnappers last week released the hostage Peter Moore an unanswered question remained: What about Alan McMenemy, one of four bodyguards captured along with Mr. Moore?
Peter Moore was to be taken to an undisclosed location for a “period of decompression,” keeping him from becoming the focus of questions about his kidnapping and release.