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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

I live for a chance to leave Iraq': how I survived torture and slavery at the hands of Islamic State

Living in a village near Mosul was full of happiness until the Islamic State invaded. I witnessed the murder of my father and cousin at nine years old.
Social justice
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

The Two Captive Orcas Who Can Nearly Taste Freedom | The Walrus

Whale Sanctuary Project aims to create a sanctuary for captive orcas, promoting their return to natural ocean environments.
NYC parents
from6abc Philadelphia
3 months ago

Man held captive by Hamas for 505 days shares story of survival: 'Everything feels so surreal'

Omer Shem-Tov shares his harrowing story of captivity and survival after being held by Hamas for over 500 days.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Freed hostage Edan Alexander posts sweet Instagram message as he awaits return to New Jersey: 'Home Sweet Home'

Edan Alexander, freed from 584 days of captivity, looks forward to returning to New Jersey and celebrating with loved ones after a harrowing experience.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Thousands from Edan Alexander's hometown of Tenafly, NJ, celebrate his release by Hamas: 'He's coming home'

I haven't slept for two nights preparing for this. This day is so important and so exciting for us. We were waiting 584 days for our community member, our beloved son of this community, to come back home.
NYC LGBT
NYC parents
fromtime.com
3 months ago

I Am a Former Hamas Hostage. Here's My Message to Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu

The author reflects on the trauma of captivity and the profound appreciation for freedom after being released from a Hamas tunnel.
#survivor
fromCbsnews
4 months ago
SF parents

Connecticut man who says he was held captive for 20 years releases first statement

The survivor of two decades of captivity is reclaiming control over his life and story after escaping his abusive situation.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
SF parents

Man held captive in Connecticut house of horrors for 20 years breaks silence

A Connecticut man, freed after 20 years of captivity, is reclaiming his identity and expressing gratitude for support received post-rescue.
SF parents
fromCbsnews
4 months ago

Connecticut man who says he was held captive for 20 years releases first statement

The survivor of two decades of captivity is reclaiming control over his life and story after escaping his abusive situation.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Man held captive in Connecticut house of horrors for 20 years breaks silence

A Connecticut man, freed after 20 years of captivity, is reclaiming his identity and expressing gratitude for support received post-rescue.
Mental health
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

He Was Held Captive in His Room for Decades. Then He Set It on Fire.

A 32-year-old man, held captive for 20 years, reflects on his first exposure to the outside world during an ambulance ride.
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