Nicolas Hénin
Nicolas Hénin is a French journalist and former hostage who was kidnapped by ISIS in Syria in 2013. He spent ten months in captivity, during which he endured severe hardships and was subjected to torture. Following his release, Hénin became an outspoken advocate for the rights of victims of terrorism and has written extensively on the Syrian conflict and the rise of jihadist groups. His recent writings reflect on his experiences and the broader implications of the Syrian war, particularly focusing on the resilience of the Syrian people and the failures of those who sought to impose a dictatorial regime.
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Nicolas Henin is the Deputy General Director for Commercial and Marketing at Transavia France, who expressed pride in the new connection between France and Moldova.
„Va facilita călătoriile frecvente ale cetățenilor noștri, contribuind, de asemenea, la dinamizarea schimburilor turistice, economice și culturale” – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2025-07-07
Nicolas Henin was one of the four journalists held hostage by Mehdi Nemmouche in Syria.
Francúzsky džihádista dostal za zadržiavanie novinárov v Sýrii doživotie
Slovakia· 2025-03-21
Nicolas Hénin, one of the former hostages, commented on Nemmouche's speech and his objective to destroy Nemmouche's image.
Mehdi Nemmouche clame, au dernier jour de son procès, avoir été « un terroriste » et qu’il ne s’en « excusera jamais »
France· 2025-03-21
Nicolas Hénin is a journalist who recognized Mehdi Nemmouche as the person who held him captive.
Procès des geôliers de l’Etat islamique : perpétuité requise contre Mehdi NemmoucheFrance· 2025-03-19
Nicolas Hénin is another former hostage who provided testimony during the trial.
Au procès de Mehdi Nemmouche, un hommage aux ex-otages "revenus de l'enfer" des geôles du groupe Etat islamique
Monaco· 2025-03-19
Nicolas Hénin was one of the French journalists kidnapped in Syria by ISIS.
Au procès des geôliers de l’Etat islamique, « Abou Hamza le chimiste », du film d’espionnage à la cour d’assisesFrance· 2025-03-14
Nicolas Henin is an ex-hostage of the Islamic State who detailed his experiences during his testimony.
Au procès des geôliers de l’Etat islamique, la pudeur et la mémoire de l’ex-otage Nicolas Hénin : « Je me suis contraint à ne pas oublier »France· 2025-02-25Nicolas Hénin is one of the four French journalists who were held hostage by the Islamic State.
Au procès des geôliers de l’Etat islamique, plongée en images dans le centre de torture d’Alep et sa « violence institutionnalisée »France· 2025-02-18Nicolas Hénin is mentioned as one of the four French journalists who were held captive.
Au premier jour du procès des geôliers de l’Etat islamique, Mehdi Nemmouche clame son innocenceFrance· 2025-02-17Nicolas Hénin was one of the French journalists kidnapped by ISIS in Syria.
V Paríži súdia členov Islamského štátu za zadržiavanie rukojemníkovSlovakia· 2025-02-17
Nicolas Hénin is a reporter with Le Point magazine who was taken hostage in Raqqa.
France tries five suspected IS militants over kidnap of four journalists in Syria | France
United Kingdom· 2025-02-17Nicolas Hénin expresses his ultimate vengeance against his captors and reflects on the situation in Syria.
« Lettre à mes ravisseurs », par Nicolas Hénin : « Ma vengeance ultime est que le tribunal vous accorde tous les droits que vous m’avez reniés »France· 2025-02-10