Lima Syndrome is the phenomenon in which abductors develop sympathy for their captives, named after the abduction of the Japanese Ambassador's Residence in Lima, Peru in 1996 by members of a terrorist group. Within a few days, the hostage-takers set free most of the captives, including the most valuable ones, due to sympathy; and the ones who were supposed to kill the hostages in the event of an assault could not bring themselves to do it. It is essentially the inverse of Stockholm Syndrome.
Ready to move onto another story? Here are a few more to browse. Assemble your dream cast!
Join the Conversation
0 comments on this role
Leave a Comment