kapringer
Kapring, or kapringen in Dutch, is the act of hijacking—the forcible seizure of a vehicle, typically an aircraft or a ship, but also trains or buses—by threats, coercion, or violence to control its operation.
Etymology and usage: The term derives from the Dutch verb kapen, meaning to seize unlawfully. The person
Scope and motives: Hijackings aim to influence political decisions, gain ransom, or secure asylum, among other
Legal context: Hijacking is treated as a serious crime under national penal codes and is addressed by
History and trends: The phenomenon became prominent with the rise of commercial air travel in the mid-20th