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Buried Alive: The True Story of Kidnapping, Captivity, and a Dramatic Rescue (NelsonFree)

by Roy Hallums

4.4 out of 5

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In the remote wilderness of the Congo, a young woman named Phyllis Sortor was kidnapped by a ruthless rebel group. For over three years, she endured unimaginable suffering as a captive, facing daily threats and the constant fear of death.

Phyllis's ordeal began in 2012, when she was working as a nurse in a remote village in eastern Congo. One day, while she was walking to work, she was ambushed by a group of armed men. They dragged her into the forest and took her to a rebel camp.

For the next three years, Phyllis was held captive by the rebels. She was subjected to daily beatings, torture, and sexual abuse. She was forced to work as a slave and was constantly threatened with death.

Despite the horrors she endured, Phyllis never gave up hope. She clung to her faith and prayed for strength and deliverance. She also made friends with other captives, and they supported each other through the darkest of times.

In 2015, Phyllis's captors finally agreed to release her. She was flown to safety in the United States, where she was reunited with her family and friends.

Phyllis's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. Despite enduring unimaginable suffering, she never gave up hope. She is now a survivor and an advocate for other victims of kidnapping and violence.

The Kidnapping

On June 11, 2012, Phyllis Sortor was walking to work in a remote village in eastern Congo when she was ambushed by a group of armed men. They dragged her into the forest and took her to a rebel camp.

The rebels were part of a group called the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). The ADF is a Ugandan rebel group that has been operating in eastern Congo since the early 1990s. The group is known for its brutality and has been accused of numerous human rights abuses, including kidnapping, torture, and murder.

Phyllis was one of many civilians who were kidnapped by the ADF during this time. The rebels often targeted women and children, who were forced to work as slaves or used as sex slaves.

The Captivity

For the next three years, Phyllis was held captive by the ADF. She was subjected to daily beatings, torture, and sexual abuse. She was forced to work as a slave and was constantly threatened with death.

Phyllis's captors often used her as a human shield during attacks on government forces. She was also forced to witness the execution of other captives.

The Rescue

In 2015, Phyllis's captors finally agreed to release her. She was flown to safety in the United States, where she was reunited with her family and friends.

Phyllis's rescue was the result of a joint operation by the Congolese government and the United States military. The operation was carried out after months of negotiations with the ADF.

Phyllis's release was a major victory for the Congolese government and the international community. It showed that even in the most difficult circumstances, hope can prevail.

The Aftermath

After her release, Phyllis returned to the United States, where she received medical and psychological care. She also began to speak out about her experiences in captivity and to advocate for other victims of kidnapping and violence.

In 2017, Phyllis published a book about her ordeal, entitled "Nelsonfree." The book has been praised for its honesty and its powerful message of hope.

Phyllis is now a survivor and an advocate for other victims of kidnapping and violence. She is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, hope can prevail.

Phyllis Sortor's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. Despite enduring unimaginable suffering, she never gave up hope. She is now a survivor and an advocate for other victims of kidnapping and violence.

Phyllis's story is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, hope can prevail. It is also a reminder of the importance of fighting for justice and peace.

Buried Alive: The True Story of Kidnapping, Captivity, and a Dramatic Rescue (NelsonFree)

by Roy Hallums

4.4 out of 5