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A security and kidnap risk map produced by the Unity Resources Group (2015) detailing country security risk ratings, countries with the longest captivity records, countries were the highest ransoms were paid, countries where foreigners were kidnapped and countries with a…
A kidnap and ransom report by Aegis Response covering the month of December 2014. The report details specific information on the following regions: Latin America, Sahel and Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East and North Africa, Asia, and Maritime Kidnaps.
An analytical report reviewing security in Pakistan covering the entirety of 2014. The Pakistan Humanitarian Forum report centres on militancy, crimes and hazards in each province/area of Pakistan, actors and incidences, and major trends.
Goma Security Briefing presentation covers the following topics: North Kivu province, current security situation, perceived threats against UN personnel, security measures in place, and recommendations.
Crisis Monitor – 4th Quarter Report 2014: An Overview of the Kidnapping Hotspots in 2014 by the Unity Resources Group is a report that includes a regional analysis of the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia while focusing on…
An executive summary by Other Solutions Consulting (2015) on the International Coalition versus the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.
This manual (2014) is designed to support humanitarian practitioners in developing and implementing approaches to improve humanitarian access in situations of armed conflict. The practitioner’s manual includes Humanitarian access in contemporary armed conflicts, Foundations of Humanitarian Access: Humanitarian principles and…
Analysis of Global Jihad Trends: Boko Haram and the Islamic State.
Report on Boko Haram’s continued insurgency in Nigeria. This document includes Boko Haram’s impact, the Government of Nigeria’s action and foreign involvement.
An advisory tool for driving in dense fog situations in Pakistan from the Pakistan Humanitarian Forum.