Uganda - Kidnapping

223 (number) in 2014

Kidnapping of Uganda plummeted by 33.03% from 333 number in 2013 to 223 number in 2014. Since the 11.33% surge in 2011, kidnapping rocketed by 33.53% in 2014.

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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)