Where kidnappings are a fact of life
Will Gaza hostage crisis draw attention to hostage-taking by extremists in Africa?
Hostage-taking isn't just a local issue in Gaza; it's a global concern.
My piece for Arab News dives into the complex world beyond one place, focusing on Africa's Sahel region.
Kidnappings there have sadly become routine, with Boko Haram leading the way in using it as a warfare tactic.
I've brought in the thoughts of four experts, and you can check out what they have to say here: https://arab.news/9yjd9
Have a good read!