PARIS: Hijackings like the one on Friday of a Libyan plane have become relatively rare since the September 11, 2001 terror attacks on the United States led to increased security.
The hijackers who diverted the plane on Friday to Malta released everyone onboard and surrendered. A Libyan official claimed the men had sought asylum, but Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said they had not.
Other recent hijackings have been carried out by individuals for reasons ranging from personal to political, and almost all ended swiftly and safely.
Here are examples from the past 10 years:
Wanted to see ex-wife
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Source: Free Malaysia Today
