Insight Reports

Over 1-2 October, a significant escalation of protest activity was observed across major urban centers in Iraq, including Baghdad. Over the following days, the death-toll from enduring anti-government protests rose to 20 as protesters defied government-imposed curfews across a number of cities. While a temporary lull is possible in the

This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends for the months of July, August and September 2019. The information is derived from multi-source analysis of kidnap for ransom activity and where known, the outcome or resolution of the events. The report covers current

This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends for the months of May, June and July 2019. The information is derived from multi-source analysis of kidnap for ransom activity and where known, the outcome or resolution of the events. The report covers current

This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends for the months of May, June and July 2019. The information is derived from multi-source analysis of kidnap for ransom activity and where known, the outcome or resolution of the events. The report covers current

Early on 19 June, a suspected Iranian-backed militia group conducted a mortar attack in the Burjesia area of the Zubayr Oil Field, located 25km southwest of Basra City. At least one round damaged an accommodation building, wounding up to three local nationals. It is assessed that the intended target was

This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends for the months of March, April and May 2019. The information is derived from multi-source analysis of kidnap for ransom activity and where known, the outcome or resolution of the events. The report covers current

This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends for the months of March, April and May 2019. The information is derived from multi-source analysis of kidnap for ransom activity and where known, the outcome or resolution of the events. The report covers current

On 29 April, at approximately 1935hrs local time, unidentified assailants threw an IED at a group of traffic policemen in front of a shopping center in Dhaka city’s Gulistan area. Two policemen and a member of the Bangladesh Ansar (a paramilitary auxiliary force responsible for internal security) were wounded in

This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends for the months of January, February and March 2019. The information is derived from multi-source analysis of kidnap for ransom activity and where known, the outcome or resolution of the events. The report covers current

This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends for the months of January, February and March 2019. The information is derived from multi-source analysis of kidnap for ransom activity and where known, the outcome or resolution of the events. The report covers current

At approximately 1700hrs local time, on 21 February 2019, suspected Ahlu Sunna Wal Jamaa extremists conducted two attacks targeting vehicles of US-based oil and gas company Anadarko Petroleum Corp. At least one person was killed and a further six injured. No information has been disclosed on the nationalities of the

This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends for the months of November and December 2018, as well as January 2019. The information is derived from multi-source analysis of kidnap for ransom activity and where known, the outcome or resolution of the event.

This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends for the months of November and December 2018, as well as January 2019. The information is derived from multi-source analysis of kidnap for ransom activity and where known, the outcome or resolution of the event.

A group of armed men conducted a coordinated assault against the DusitD2 Hotel, in the 14 Riverside Drive commercial compound of Nairobi’s Westlands district at approximately 1500hrs local time on 15 January 2019. The Complex attack on the facility incorporated Small Arms Fire (SAF) and explosives, including a suspected Suicide

This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends for the months of September, October, and November 2018. 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

This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends for the months of September, October, and November 2018. 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

This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends over the months of July, August and September 2018. 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

This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends over the months of July, August and September 2018. 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

This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends over the months of May and June 2018, as well as the start of July. The information is derived from multi-source analysis of kidnap for ransom activity and where known, the outcome or resolution of

This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends over the months of May and June 2018, as well as the start of July. The information is derived from multi-source analysis of kidnap for ransom activity and where known, the outcome or resolution of

Overall hostile activity increased from May. With the conclusion of Ramadan and the Eid al-Fitr celebrations, the number of hostile incidents rose in Baghdad. This coincided with the drawdown of enhanced security measures implemented during the religious festivals and Imam Ali commemorations. Following on from last month’s two suicide attacks,

Tribal fighting decreased negligibly over June. Although levels of recorded tribal SAF were high toward the beginning and end of the reporting month, incident figures dropped significantly with the approach and conclusion of Eid al-Fitr celebrations midway through June. During this period, hostilities were likely subdued as a result of

Overall hostile activity increased from May. With the conclusion of Ramadan and the Eid al-Fitr celebrations, the number of hostile incidents rose in Baghdad. This coincided with the drawdown of enhanced security measures implemented during the religious festivals and Imam Ali commemorations. Following on from last month’s two suicide attacks,

This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends over the months of March and April 2018, as well as the start of May. The information is derived from multi-source analysis of kidnap for ransom activity and where known, the outcome or resolution of