Guinea - Kidnapping

25 (number) in 2008

Kidnapping of Guinea soared by 38.89% from 18 number in 2007 to 25 number in 2008. Since the 71.43% drop in 2004, kidnapping rocketed by 525.00% in 2008.

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“Kidnapping” means unlawfully detaining a person or persons against their will (including through the use of force; threat; fraud or enticement) for the purpose of demanding for their liberation an illicit gain or any other economic gain or other material benefit; or in order to oblige someone to do or not to do something. “Kidnapping” excludes disputes over child custody. (UN-CTS M5.5)