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world5 days ago•4 min saved

A Ukrainian medic’s captivity and a family split by the war

Liliia Prutian, a Ukrainian medic from Donbas who served with the Aidar Battalion, was captured by Russian troops, raped in custody, and briefly tried for terrorism in Russia before a prisoner swap returned her to Ukraine; her three sons ended up on opposite sides—one in Ukraine’s forces, one in the Russian army, and the youngest left in occupied territory—before she finally reunited with him after a perilous escape through Russia, Belarus and Poland.

via Meduza|

#aidar-battalion #captivity #family-divided

world2 months ago•1 min saved

French mother and five children freed from 12-year captivity in Pakistan

A French national, Sylvie Yasmina, and her five children were held captive for about 12 years by her Pakistani husband in a cramped, dilapidated room in Bara, Pakistan. After one son escaped to file a police report, authorities raided the house, arrested the husband, and rescued the family, who were taken to a women’s shelter in Peshawar with plans to return to France. The husband, identified as a Pakistani national, had been residing illegally in Australia when the couple met; the family had moved to Pakistan from Australia in 2014.

via BBC|

#abuse #captivity #france

world2 months ago•24 min saved

Freed Israeli hostage reveals Hamas sexual assaults endured in captivity

Guy Gilboa-Dalal, 24, freed after two years in Hamas captivity, describes brutal sexual assaults by his captors—including being stripped, taunted, groped, and threatened with a knife and gun—and says he was forced to profess love before his release; he is urging other survivors to come forward to empower others as one of the final hostages freed under a cease-fire.

via New York Post|

#captivity #hostages #israel-hamas-war

science4 months ago•4 min saved

Bruce the NZ kea forges alpha status with a sword-like beak

Bruce, a New Zealand kea missing the upper portion of his beak, has learned to use his remaining straight lower beak like a weapon to dominate male rivals at Willowbank Nature Reserve. In a four-week study of nine males and three females, he led 36 combative interactions, secured feeder access on 83% of recorded days, and attracted preening from subordinate males, while showing the lowest stress markers among the group. The researchers highlight Bruce’s innovative problem-solving and note that disability did not prevent him from achieving alpha status, a finding compared to high-status individuals in primates, though long-term dominance remains uncertain.

via Australian Broadcasting Corporation|

#animal-behavior #captivity #disability

legal5 months ago•3 min saved

Allegations of Captivity and Exploitation in Crispin Glover Lawsuit

A California lawsuit accuses Crispin Glover of grooming a former model, luring her to Los Angeles, and holding her captive as a live‑in girlfriend for sex and unpaid labor, while allegedly controlling her movements and whereabouts and assaulting her; the plaintiff says she was eventually locked out of his home, leaving her homeless. The suit, filed in Superior Court of California, also alleges battery, fraud and wrongful eviction and seeks unspecified damages. Glover’s representatives deny the allegations, saying he intends to vigorously defend himself and noting that he previously was the victim of an assault by Jane Doe; a restraining order he filed against Jane Doe was later dismissed. The case references a 2024 incident after which LAPD was involved.

via NBC News|

#california #captivity #crispin-glover

world9 months ago•1 min saved

Hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov Reveals Torture and Abuse by Iraqi Militia

Elizabeth Tsurkov, an Israeli-Russian doctoral student, was held in solitary confinement and subjected to severe torture and psychological torment for two and a half years by an Iran-backed militia in Iraq, before being released in September following diplomatic efforts.

via The New York Times|

#captivity #elizabeth-tsurkov #iran-backed-militia

world10 months ago•0 min saved

Israeli Hostages Recount Trauma and Joy of Return After Hamas Captivity

Israel's last living hostages, recently freed as part of a ceasefire deal, are receiving treatment in hospitals and sharing their trauma from captivity by Hamas.

via The Washington Post|

#captivity #ceasefire #hamas

world10 months ago•1 min saved

Israeli Hostages Reunite with Families After Harrowing Captivity

Several Israeli hostages freed from Gaza have returned home after enduring severe hardships, including weight loss and physical trauma, with details emerging of their difficult captivity in Gaza tunnels, highlighting the ongoing human toll of the conflict.

via The New York Times|

#captivity #family-reunions #gaza-tunnels

world1 year ago•3 min saved

Ukraine and Russia exchange 84 prisoners amid ongoing conflict

Ukraine has successfully exchanged 84 prisoners with Russia, including soldiers and civilians held since 2014, in a recent swap following ongoing negotiations, with some individuals having been in captivity for over 4,000 days. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions and efforts to resolve the conflict, occurring just before a high-stakes summit between the US and Russia.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#captivity #conflict #prisoner-swap

world1 year ago•2 min saved

Kyiv Honors Journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna Amid War Crime Probes

Kyiv held a farewell for Viktoriia Roshchyna, a Ukrainian journalist tortured and killed in Russian captivity, highlighting the dangers faced by journalists in occupied territories and the systemic abuse by Russia. Roshchyna disappeared in 2023 while reporting from Russian-occupied areas, and her body was returned with signs of torture, prompting investigations and charges against Russian officials. Her death underscores the risks journalists take to document conflicts and abuses.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#captivity #journalist #kyiv

world1 year ago•1 min saved

Hamas Publishes New Footage of Hostages and Palestinian Children

Hamas released a new video showing proof of life from hostage Evyatar David, held for 665 days, amid ongoing efforts by his family and authorities to secure his release. The video, which is only to be published with the family's consent, depicts Evyatar in dire conditions, with his brother describing his suffering and emphasizing the urgency of rescue efforts.

via ynetnews.com|

#captivity #evyatar-david #hamas

science1 year ago•3 min saved

Bizarre Sea Creature Survives and Reproduces Despite Odd Traits

In 1985, a rare hybrid marine mammal called Kekaimalu was born from a bottlenose dolphin and a false killer whale at Sea Life Park in Hawaii. She exhibited traits of both species and was able to reproduce, producing a surviving calf in 2004, which is unusual for interspecies hybrids. The case provides insights into hybrid genetics and the effects of captivity on interspecies breeding, although such hybrids are not observed in the wild.

via Indian Defence Review|

#captivity #hybrid #interbreeding

human-interest2 years ago•7 min saved

"Israeli Hostage Recounts Stunned Rescue from Hamas Captivity"

Luis Har, an Israeli hostage held captive in Gaza for 129 days, endured his ordeal through storytelling and imagination. He and his fellow captives were taken by Hamas during an attack on southern Israel, and he was eventually rescued in a dramatic Israeli commando raid. Har's resilience and coping mechanisms, including sharing stories and finding strength in folk dancing, have helped him navigate life after captivity. He advocates for negotiating with Hamas to secure the release of the remaining hostages, emphasizing the importance of bringing them home.

via NPR|

#captivity #gaza #human-interest

human-interest2 years ago•8 min saved

"Gaza Hostage's Journey from Captivity to Freedom: A Harrowing Account"

Gabriela Leimberg, a released hostage, shares her harrowing ordeal of being held captive by Hamas along with her family, highlighting the despair and hope they experienced during their captivity and the miraculous rescue of some family members. She emphasizes the need for continued efforts to bring back all hostages and calls for unity and support for the affected families.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#captivity #family #hamas

international-affairs2 years ago•3 min saved

"Survivor: Israeli Woman's Harrowing Account of Abduction and Assault by Hamas in Gaza"

Amit Soussana, the first Israeli woman to publicly speak about her 55-day captivity by Hamas, revealed horrifying details of her ordeal, including sexual assault and other forms of violence. She was abducted from her home, beaten, and dragged into Gaza, where she endured psychological and physical torment. Her testimony sheds light on the suffering of hostages held by Hamas, with the UN reporting evidence of sexual violence during the October 7 attack. Israeli President Isaac Herzog praised Soussana for speaking out against Hamas' despicable crimes.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#abduction #captivity #hamas