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Hijacking/Hostage Situations
While every hostage situation is different, there are some general considerations to keep in mind.

The U.S. Government's policy is firm: we do not make concessions to terrorists. When Americans are abducted overseas, we look to the host government to exercise its responsibility under international law to protect all persons within its territories and to bring about the safe release of hostages. We work closely with these governments from the outset of a hostage-taking incident to ensure that our citizens and other victims are released as quickly and safely as possible.

At the outset of a terrorist incident, the terrorists typically are tense, high-strung and may behave irrationally. It is extremely important that you remain calm and alert and manage your own behavior.

Avoid resistance and sudden or threatening movements. Do not struggle or try to escape unless you are certain of being successful. Don't try to be a hero, endangering yourself and others.

Consciously put yourself in a mode of passive cooperation. Talk normally. Do not complain, avoid belligerency, and comply with all orders and instructions.

If questioned, keep your answers short. Don't volunteer information or make unnecessary overtures.

Make a concerted effort to relax. Prepare yourself mentally, physically and emotionally for the possibility of a long ordeal.

Try to remain inconspicuous, avoid direct eye contact and the appearance of observing your captors' actions.

Avoid alcoholic beverages. Eat what they give you, even if it does not look or taste appetizing, but keep consumption of food and drink at a moderate level. A loss of appetite and weight is normal.

If you are involved in a lengthier, drawn-out situation, try to establish a rapport with your captors, avoiding political discussions or other confrontational subjects.

Establish a daily program of mental and physical activity.

Think positively. Avoid a sense of despair. Rely on your inner resources. Remember that you are a valuable commodity to your captors. It is important to them to keep you alive and well.

Times Online

Oil hijacking — Saudi supertanker taken to Somalia Bizmology, TX - 13 hours ago The main aim of the hijacking of vessels is rarely to make a political statement, or for the commodities on board, it is the ransom money that can be ... Video: Pirates Seize Supertanker Loaded With Crude AssociatedPress Somali pirates suspected of hijacking giant oil tanker Los Angeles Times 19 RP seamen in Somali territory after hijacking GMA news.tv Petroleumworld.com - KPTM-TV all 3,478 news articles

AFP

Saudi FM: oil supertanker hijacking 'outrageous' The Associated Press - Nov 18, 2008 ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Saudi Arabia's foreign minister condemned the "outrageous" hijacking of a Saudi oil supertanker by Somali pirates and said Tuesday ... Saudi FM Calls Hijacking of Oil Supertanker 'Outrageous' Newsroom America Saudi minister condemns 'disease' of piracy AFP Somali pirates seize Greek ship - report Irish Times XPRESS - ISRIA (subscription) all 210 news articles

Hijacking hi-jinks: 60 fans in slammer Chicago Tribune, United States - Nov 18, 2008 Sixty fans of Argentina's River Plate soccer team were being held by Buenos Aires police Monday after hijacking a bus and demanding the driver go faster so ... Sixty River Plate supporters hijack city bus, bully driver in ... The Canadian Press all 12 news articles

Relatives claim passenger in 1958 plane crash off Cuba was a hijacker guardian.co.uk, UK - Nov 19, 2008 For the Ponce de Leons, the deadly hijacking of a Cubana Airlines plane is more than unresolved history - it's a family secret that has been buried for a ... Was 'Passenger' on Downed Flight a Hijacker? Washington Post all 5 news articles

ABC News

Hijacking: A booming business for Somali pirates Merinews, India - 17 hours ago With more and more foreign vessels being seized off the waters of Somalia, hijacking in the region has turned into a booming business. ... In Somalia, piracy is best career option Times of India Modern Pirates, Somali Port of Eyl istockAnalyst.com (press release) all 324 news articles

USA Today

India: Pirate 'mother ship' left in flames CNN - Nov 19, 2008 (CNN) -- An Indian warship has exchanged fire with a pirate "mother vessel" off the hijacking-plagued Horn of Africa, leaving the ship ablaze in the Gulf of ... International Maritime Bureau lauds Indian Navy's action Hindu Indian Navy Scores Rare Win Over Pirates CBS News India leads fight against Somali pirates Christian Science Monitor The Canberra Times - International Herald Tribune all 1,989 news articles

Voice of America

Navies consider their response to hijacking of Sirius Star off Somalia Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - Nov 17, 2008 The Royal Navy, American and other navies in the Gulf of Aden were last night considering their response to the stunning hijacking of the Sirius Star off ... Somali pirates up the ante with supertanker hijacking Hürriyet Sirius Star hijacking the 9/11 of international seaborne trade? RT Piracy threat off Somalia hikes insurance premiums The Associated Press Independent Online - Aljazeera.net all 787 news articles

BBC News

2 Arms Dealers Convicted of Plot to Aid Terrorists New York Times, United States - 1 hour ago Prosecutors have said in documents not shown to the jury that Mr. Kassar was tied to the 1985 hijacking of the cruise ship Achille Lauro, ... Guilty verdict for notorious arms dealer MSNBC US convicts Syrian arms dealer BBC News US convicts "Prince of Marbella" of arms deal Reuters The Associated Press - Anti-Defamation League (press release) all 201 news articles

Times Online

Hijacked HK flagged-ship released, owner pays ransom ABS CBN News, Philippines - 16 hours ago The hijacking of Delight came after a Saudi super-tanker carrying two million barrels of oil was seized over the weekend by Somali pirates. ... Video: Somali Pirates Strike Again CBS Hong Kong cargo ship hijacked off Yemen coast AFP Pirates hijack ship carrying wheat to Iran IranVNC Xinhua - Maritime Global Net all 625 news articles

The Province

Tuesday’s hijacking brings to 134 Filipino seamen captured by ... Balita.org, UK - 19 hours ago The hijacking of the Hong Kong-flagged “M/V Delight” brought to eight the number of vessels with Filipino crew members captured and still in Somali custody ... Pirates’ hijacking of oil tanker heightens shipping risks Business Mirror 127 Pinoys now with Somalia pirates as DFA confirms latest hijacking GMA news.tv Manila calls for more security in "dangerous waters" off Somalia Monsters and Critics.com Inquirer.net - Manila Bulletin all 116 news articles

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Travel Hostage Situations Terrorism Hijacking Tips Airfares Best Prices Cheapest

Hijacking/Hostage Situations
While every hostage situation is different, there are some general considerations to keep in mind.

The U.S. Government's policy is firm: we do not make concessions to terrorists. When Americans are abducted overseas, we look to the host government to exercise its responsibility under international law to protect all persons within its territories and to bring about the safe release of hostages. We work closely with these governments from the outset of a hostage-taking incident to ensure that our citizens and other victims are released as quickly and safely as possible.

At the outset of a terrorist incident, the terrorists typically are tense, high-strung and may behave irrationally. It is extremely important that you remain calm and alert and manage your own behavior.

Avoid resistance and sudden or threatening movements. Do not struggle or try to escape unless you are certain of being successful. Don't try to be a hero, endangering yourself and others.

Consciously put yourself in a mode of passive cooperation. Talk normally. Do not complain, avoid belligerency, and comply with all orders and instructions.

If questioned, keep your answers short. Don't volunteer information or make unnecessary overtures.

Make a concerted effort to relax. Prepare yourself mentally, physically and emotionally for the possibility of a long ordeal.

Try to remain inconspicuous, avoid direct eye contact and the appearance of observing your captors' actions.

Avoid alcoholic beverages. Eat what they give you, even if it does not look or taste appetizing, but keep consumption of food and drink at a moderate level. A loss of appetite and weight is normal.

If you are involved in a lengthier, drawn-out situation, try to establish a rapport with your captors, avoiding political discussions or other confrontational subjects.

Establish a daily program of mental and physical activity.

Think positively. Avoid a sense of despair. Rely on your inner resources. Remember that you are a valuable commodity to your captors. It is important to them to keep you alive and well.

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Taliban hijacking threatens key NATO supply route Christian Science Monitor, MA - Nov 11, 2008 The hijacking was claimed by fighters for the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, who posed for photographs with black-and-white banners of the umbrella Taliban ... Bomber Strikes Sports Stadium in Northwest Pakistan Voice of America A tale foretold The News International US embarrassed as Taliban steal Humvees The Australian Pakistan Dawn - CNN all 809 news articles

Refusal to turn over passwords amounts to hijacking TechRepublic, KY - 9 hours ago Some disagreed with my description of Childs’ actions as “hijacking” and others complained that I inaccurately suggested Childs’ stole and corrupted data or ...

Somali pirates made a big mistake in hijacking the Faina Times Online, UK - Nov 12, 2008 The pirates’ big mistake was to hijack the Faina, a Ukrainian vessel crammed with Russian-made tanks, armaments and ammunition. Before that, the world had ...

WFP concerned at hijacking of food trucks The Post, Pakistan - 10 hours ago ISLAMABAD: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is concerned over rapidly hijacking of food trucks, said Wolfgang Herbinger, WFP Country Director ...

Browser hijacking as a defence in court Legalbrief (subscription), South Africa - Nov 11, 2008 In most cases, the police and the courts have been unsympathetic to such defences, due to the fact that the evidence of browser hijacking is difficult to ...

Car Jack Streets hijacking its way onto iPhone Pocket Gamer, UK - Nov 12, 2008 by Jon Jordan Three games are currently battling out it for the title of mobile's most GTA-like, but unlike Ubisoft's Gangstars and THQ Wireless's Saints ...

CNET News

Internet faces increased threat from hackers Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - Nov 11, 2008 An increasingly popular technique employed by hackers to launch the biggest internet attacks is called reflective amplification and involves hijacking a ... Attacks on networks are on the rise and getting more sophisticated Security Park ISPs Fear Monster 40Gbps DDoS Attacks Attacks getting more ... Dslreports Study: Internet service providers facing more, larger threats SC Magazine US ComputerWeekly.com all 40 news articles

Facebook falls victim to account hijacking scam Brand Republic, UK - Nov 11, 2008 by Jacquie Bowser, Brand Republic 11-Nov-08, 09:20 LONDON - Nigerian scammers have infiltrated Facebook and are hijacking users' accounts to request money ... Fraudsters hijacking Facebook accounts Finextra Facebook hit by Nigerian 419 scam NetworkWorld.com Facebook 'infiltrated by Nigerian fraudsters' Telegraph.co.uk ITProPortal all 37 news articles

Third arrest for Randburg hijacking Independent Online, South Africa - Nov 4, 2008 Earlier, two suspected hijackers, one armed with a pistol, were arrested at a petrol station in Marlboro Drive after allegedly hijacking a BMW in Randburg. ...

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