This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends over the months of August and September, as well as the start of October 2017. The information is derived from multi-source analysis of kidnap for ransom activity and where known, the outcome or resolution of the event. The report covers current kidnap for ransom hotspots at the regional, national land provincial level with particular focus on areas where K&R activity is increasing.

Statistical analysis of data 15 for July and August 2017 is included on page , which graphically displays K&R trends by region, victims by nationality and employment sector, as well as identifying the Top 10 counties for kidnapping of foreign nationals over the reporting period.

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