Hostage Aid Worldwide is overjoyed at the news of the release of Paul Rusesabagina who is finally free and returning home to his family. Paul is renowned for inspiring a Hollywood film about his role in protecting hundreds of Rwandans during Rwanda’s 1994 genocide by sheltering them in the hotel he managed.

Hostage Aid Worldwide is immensely grateful that French citizen Olivier Dubois has finally been freed from captivity and is returning home to his family and loved ones. We would like to extend our heartfelt wishes to Olivier and his family, and thank all those who worked tirelessly to secure Oliver’s freedom and helped in bringing him finally home.

Hostage Aid Worldwide is immensely grateful for the release of American Jeff Woodke who is finally free and returning home to his wife Els, children and loved ones. In addition to congratulating Jeff’s family, we thank all those across our government who worked tirelessly toward securing Jeff’s freedom and helped in bringing him home.

On behalf of Hostage Aid Worldwide, former UK hostages Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori and family members Richard Ratcliffe and Elika Ashoori proudly presented Dr. Tatyana Eatwell with a token of recognition in appreciation of her unwavering support to many hostage cases including those of Nazanin & Nizar Zakka.