I meant to highlight this story a couple of days ago, but as usual it slipped my mind.

Abdullah Mizead, an NPR reporter in Baghdad, is still waiting for news of his kidnapped father after negotiating for his release and paying a ransom. Stories of abduction are common in the chaotic Iraqi capital.

I ardently encourage you to listen to the story; it will be sure to evoke strong emotion.

Mizead’s story, especially the part at the end where he mentions that no one gets their kidnapped relatives back, really strikes a chord about how dire the situation is over there.

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