1. The actual number is believed to be much higher since most people do not report kidnappings to authorities.

2. There have been other kidnappings on both sides since the war began.

3. It called on both sides to ensure that civilians were protected amid reports of kidnappings and trapped residents.

4. But most other violent crimes, including kidnappings, stand at a fraction of what they were.

5. Violence from Syria has spilled over into deadly street fighting and kidnappings on several occasions.

6. He blamed ISIS for the kidnappings and killings.

7. In two of the kidnappings, he said, the victims were slain.

8. The United States and the Philippines have both listed the Abu Sayyaf as a terrorist organization for kidnappings, beheadings and bombings.