Insight Reports

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

Nine grenade attacks were recorded in Basra over the month of April, an increase compared to four attacks in March. All have been assessed as intimidatory due to the times the attacks were perpetrated and the lack of any reported casualties. Civilian residences were targeted by attacks in Fayhaa, Sharish,

Nine grenade attacks were recorded in Basra over the month of April, an increase compared to four attacks in March. All have been assessed as intimidatory due to the times the attacks were perpetrated and the lack of any reported casualties. Civilian residences were targeted by attacks in Fayhaa, Sharish,

This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends over the months of January and February 2018, as well as the start of March. 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 January and February 2018, as well as the start of March. 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 October to December 2017, as well as the start of January 2018. The information is derived from multi-source analysis of kidnap for ransom activity and where known, the outcome or resolution

This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends over the months of October to December 2017, as well as the start of January 2018. The information is derived from multi-source analysis of kidnap for ransom activity and where known, the outcome or resolution

During the December reporting period, Iraq recorded 641 incidents, a decrease from the 750 seen in November. These figures do not account for events classed as military action, which still dominates activity across northern and western parts of the country. The capital’s security environment remained relatively stable over the reporting

This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Risk report covers the top 10 countries at risk, according to overall K&R risk globally. Rankings are drawn from multi-source analysis of both proprietary and official data, including Constellis’ global monitoring of over 200 countries and database of 2000+ foreign kidnapping incidents recorded

Constellis’ top 20 countries according to overall Kidnap for Ransom risk globally. Rankings are drawn from multi-source analysis of both proprietary and official data, including Constellis’ global monitoring of over 200 countries and database of 2000+ foreign kidnapping incidents recorded since 2015. Overall scores are informed by past incidents, current

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

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

On October 26th, Kenya’s presidential rerun will take place following the Supreme Court’s decision that declared the August 8th election invalid, stating that the electoral commission failed to conduct the election in compliance with relevant electoral laws and the constitution. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has emphasized it

This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends over the months of May and June, as well as the start of July 2017. 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, as well as the start of July 2017. The information is derived from multi-source analysis of kidnap for ransom activity and where known, the outcome or resolution of

On 25 August, a knife-wielding terrorist was shot dead by police near Brussel’s second most popular shopping street. At approximately 2020hrs local time, a man in his thirties attacked and wounded two soldiers, reportedly shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’, in the Sainte Catherine neighbourhood of the city, known for its shops, bars

This issue of Constellis’ Kidnap for Ransom Insight Report covers global kidnapping incidents and trends over the months of May and June, as well as the start of July 2017. The information is derived from multi-source analysis of kidnap for ransom activity and where known, the outcome or resolution of

This month in our UK Threat Monitor report, UK authorities are remaining in a heightened state of alert following the Manchester bombing and London vehicle and knife attacks of the past few months. The Hamburg knife attack of July 28 is highly indicative of the threat posed to civilians by

This month in Basra, a total of 57 hostile incidents were recorded over the course of June 2017. This is a notable decrease on the 70 incidents recorded in May, but still above the monthly average and consistent with incident figures in April, of which 57 were also recorded. Basra

This month in Basra, a total of 57 hostile incidents were recorded over the course of June 2017. This is a notable decrease on the 70 incidents recorded in May, but still above the monthly average and consistent with incident figures in April, of which 57 were also recorded. Basra

In this month’s UK Threat Monitor report, there has been a high frequency of attempted and successfully perpetrated terrorist attacks in the UK and continental Europe, following the Islamist extremist calls to intensify hostilities during the Islamic month of Ramadan. The deadliest occurred on the evening of 3 June in

In this month’s UK Threat Monitor report, there has been a high frequency of attempted and successfully perpetrated terrorist attacks in the UK and continental Europe, following the Islamist extremist calls to intensify hostilities during the Islamic month of Ramadan. The deadliest occurred on the evening of 3 June in

During the period March-April 2017, the Americas region experienced a further increase in the number of foreign nationals targeted in kidnapping events across the continent, recording a 30% rise in figures compared to the first two months of 2017. The increase in attacks over the end of Q1 2017 was

During the period March-April 2017, the Americas region experienced a further increase in the number of foreign nationals targeted in kidnapping events across the continent, recording a 30% rise in figures compared to the first two months of 2017. The increase in attacks over the end of Q1 2017 was