Westgate mall to Moscow theater: Tally of recent hostage dramas with Islamist links

As the Sydney hostage drama plays out, authorities are likely to review the tactics and outcomes from past showdowns with Islamist-linked militants holding captives. While Islamist factions have taken hostages in various places – from the Philippines to Syria – many captives are held in secret locations. In some cases, however, the siege is on […]

















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