Abductions

Mexico investigates mass abduction claims in southern state Guerrero

Authorities are investigating allegations that an armed group abducted at least 11 people after occupying a town in Mexico's troubled southern state of Guerrero last week, prosecutors have said.

Sri Lanka sees a 'disappearance' every five days: report

Sri Lankan citizen journalist website Groundviews has compiled a list of abductions/disappearances as reported in the country's mainstream English media, and concluded that the country sees disappearances occur at a rate of one every five days.