Afghan security forces rescued two kidnapped children in Kandahar, amid rising ransom cases.

Afghan security forces rescued two children, aged 9 and 12, who were kidnapped in Kandahar province while returning home from school. The kidnappers initially sought a $100,000 ransom, later lowering it to $30,000. In a separate case, authorities in Herat province freed another child and arrested two suspects. Kidnapping for ransom is prevalent in Afghanistan, often targeting wealthy families amid the country’s economic struggles.

November 04, 2024
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