'I was captured by the Taliban' | Inside a world of betrayal in Afghanistan | My Big Story | 7NEWS

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Jere Van Dyk was sure that his Taliban captors were preparing for the worst. Jere's story is enthralling, and shows the true nature of the Taliban in Afghanistan and what they are capable of. Subscribe to 'My Big Story' for more » 7news.link/MyBigStory
Jere Van Dyk was sure that his Taliban captors were preparing to end his life. They told him as much. The mock-executions, and the trauma of begin held captive for 6 and a half weeks in 2008 is still clearly affecting the former Afghanistan Correspondent for CBS and the New York Times. Jere's story is enthralling, and shows the true nature of the Taliban and what they are capable of.
After landing in Kabul, Jere and his fixer were tracking down a lead for a story, before being taken. Betrayed by someone close to him. The Afghanistan Taliban captured him, and threatened to take his life. His harrowing story is a must-watch.
Jere Van Dyk has written a fascinating book about his ordeal. It's called 'Captive', and it is a must-read.
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@winnieelaine8592 2 года назад

I had goosebumps listening to this story from the beginning to the end. Woooow!!!

@MyBigStory 2 года назад

Thanks so much for your comment, Winnie. We all had goosebumps too. Jere is a remarkable man. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@margaretwalsh8070 2 года назад

@@MyBigStory ⁰

@margaretwalsh8070 2 года назад

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@thomasbarca9297 2 года назад

You can see the ptsd on his face, it’s amazing he survived his harrowing ordeal

@MyBigStory 2 года назад

Thomas, Jere has been through more than most of us have ever will. It clearly still affects him, but his strength is admirable. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@thomasbarca9297 2 года назад

@@MyBigStory my uncle is a Vietnam vet so I have seen how ptsd effects veterans.

@gerardjachymiak5822 2 года назад

@@anonim-lq6fi yeah you are such an alpha, you could have beet those talibans with your bare hands

@cho6140 2 года назад

@@gerardjachymiak5822 no, he wouldn't have been stupid enough to go over there in the first place. It's not bravery for reporters, it's stupidity.

@TheHellensd 2 года назад

@@cho6140 someone has to do that job. you say it's stupidity, yet here you are, wasting your time watching and commenting on the video; it's because of people like jere that we know everything we know about taliban and other similar organizations... but sure, it's just stupidity /sarcasm

@equarg 2 года назад

Sometimes it takes a man to cry, to admit he was scared and vulnerable. I want to go and give him a giant hug to comfort him. He literally looked death in the face and lived. I 100% understand why he will NEVER set foot in Afghanistan again. Don’t blame him in the least.

@suzanne448 2 года назад

The crying is an automatic response of PTSD. If one suffers from PTSD one will cry when they relive the event.

@urmelausdemeis4743 2 года назад

This man is so traumatized it breaks my heart 😢. It was so hard to listen to his story while seeing all the pain in his face. I felt like wanting to hug him all the time.... I am happy he survived!!!

@immortalxd6190 2 года назад

True...same feelings

@amaldahirtv7228 2 года назад

Oh but you guys never talk about the millions of children, women and elderly you massacred in the name of finding just one man in Afghanistan. Is that what you call human rights?

@MannyJehad 2 года назад

Considering Americans soldiers had videos released of the soldiers that raped, assaulted and humiliated their afghan prisoners... this guy was treated pretty well for being kidnapped. He was held in a cell and fed... threatened not to escape, but no physical abuse or torture.

@muguman 2 года назад

Were the journalists that had their heads cut off treated well?

@Bookmaterial2618 2 года назад

@@muguman This man is very weak and playing victim card.Like seriously,when you are taken captive what do you expect,captor giving you candy?Bro,if you want to hear real stories,listen to the stories of gitmo prisoners.There,they dont just threat you with guns,they also dont let you sleep,they strip you off,they torture you,they rape you,they starve you.and the funny thing is majority of them are innocent.Feel proud of yourself still?

@muguman 2 года назад

@@Bookmaterial2618 so cutting people’s heads off is perfectly acceptable behaviour to you?

@Bookmaterial2618 2 года назад

@@muguman oh so,torturing a man,stripping off his dignity,killing a man slowly from inside is fine by you?

@muguman 2 года назад

@@Bookmaterial2618 remind me how many prisoners died at Gitmo?

@jamescalter9828 2 года назад

What a story. Life changing. I was placed in to an African prison for only 2 days in the North of the Maasai Mara. I thought I was going to be killed by the prisoners every minute of the day and night.

@MyBigStory 2 года назад

James, how terrifying that must've been. Thank you for sharing, and for watching.

@RollinDeepAsFuck 2 года назад

Why? Were you a douche?

@siraji23 2 года назад

Just imagine how those "Africans" that are inside those cells survive!Americans always act tough and untouchable until they come meet these predicaments head on then they will see that they are not that tough after all!Those cells you are talking about is normal day to day life of these people and it is not a big deal

@mehdyghaffari2049 2 года назад

What happened?

@cordeliadaniels7737 2 года назад

Wow ! I don't remember your name...... Peace

@tamaliaalisjahbana9354 2 года назад

This man is still suffering from trauma. He is lucky to have gotten out. So, many were left behind by Mr Biden.

@blkqueen6201 2 года назад

Left behind by Biden

@deneballantine6816 2 года назад

Biden’s son was in the military, served his time and was honorably discharged. His son REALLY DIED FROM CANCER, NOT IN WAR.

@nerysghemor5781 2 года назад

Yeah...Biden is a disgrace to everything being American means.

@dleon0902 2 года назад

Wish those stranded behind the enemy lines of Afghanistan will have Their Big Story as well. May God protect them and bring them home safely.

@mrchips.9245 2 года назад

Also those kept in Guantanamo.

@damiann4734 2 года назад

@@mrchips.9245 execute them all!

@Ibadkhan 2 года назад

@@damiann4734 that's why hate will never finish off this world. PEOPLE LIKE YOU STILL EXIST.

@fuffoon 2 года назад

I have had two near death experiences that have continued to give sweaty nightmares for 38 years now, but they were accidents that manifested without warning. This gentleman had a build up of psychological torture that adds a depth of trauma that I could never imagine in spite of having been physically pulverized.

@skc828 2 года назад

What a harrowing ordeal. This is a must watch for everyone, particularly with what is sadly unfolding in Afghanistan right now. Thank you for bringing this story to us.

@MyBigStory 2 года назад

Thank you for watching, Sam.

@gadielvtec4992 2 года назад

Respect to this soldier 🙏🏽 thanks for your service

@MyBigStory 2 года назад

He's an incredible man. Thanks for watching, and for commenting.

@meeeka 2 года назад

A journalist is also a soldier.

@swaggedout39 2 года назад

Accept Jesus Christ as your personal savior and get Baptized In The Name Of Jesus Christ if you haven’t already if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved

@cho6140 2 года назад

@@meeeka um, WRONG.

@australiandad5898 2 года назад

@@meeeka a journalist is not a soldier. What they do can be dangerous and important, but that does not make them soldiers.

@philippawallace-dunlop5582 2 года назад

Shed a few tears watching Jere. He’s home safe. Welcome home.

@chatsmckinlay4699 2 года назад

Act as human as possible. It's in our core. Sometimes religion isn't as strong as humanity.

@hanzalaomar9915 Год назад

LOL

@tracykennedy4589 2 года назад

Amazing man to have survived such an ordeal and still be able to tell the tale. Crying is deep emotion expressed externally and a great way to heal 👍🏼💕🙏🏼

@jericho8347 2 года назад

This Soldier has my of Respect God Bless You for many years Thanks for your service

@MyBigStory 2 года назад

Thanks so much for watching.

@komputersrnothesolutionlee6686 2 года назад

He is not a soldier

@cho6140 2 года назад

He's a reporter lol

@oralabona171 2 года назад

Im so sorry to hear this. You were brave and you are brave for what you’ve gone through and for sharing your story. I pray that you heal from this pain and find peace within. I pray for those who have lost their lives under these circumstances and those going through it..

@tooshay4me 2 года назад

I’m so very proud of him. He survived and overcame so much evil trauma. So glad you’re alive and healing. Watching you share your experience breaks my heart. I am truly sorry that there are human beings that can be so cruel.

@Geebee67 2 года назад

I think the Afghans survived way more evil trauma from the oppressors!

@potterj09 2 года назад

Those occasional times when the algorithms bring me truly wonderful content to watch. Helps to negate a lot of the daily stresses & challenges I can see as so important at times.

@MyBigStory 2 года назад

Thanks so much for joining us, Peter. And for watching and commenting. Hope you continue to enjoy the stories we bring you.

@potterj09 2 года назад

@@MyBigStory Cheers man. I'll support anyone who brings real world stories to this RU-vid circus of nihilist creators only about the money.

@potterj09 2 года назад

@@MyBigStory heers mate need more positive and altruist stories.

@thethrowawaythatstayed7055 2 года назад

The way in which he tells his story of surviving reminds me of the way I speak to my doctors about my own trauma and personal ptsd. I started crying when he did. What a brave fellow. Love to this man and also to the Afghani people going through similar horrors. ❤️

@ScumfuckMcDoucheface 2 года назад

Hey, I like your handle... err, nick name. =)

@thethrowawaythatstayed7055 2 года назад

@@ScumfuckMcDoucheface thank you Mr. Scumfuck!

@XynosOfficial Год назад

@@ScumfuckMcDoucheface hii

@muiaallen9309 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing. Much love and peace to you Jere

@alicat1328 2 года назад

I love Australian human interest stories - all facts, no BS!

@sst6358 2 года назад

Wow 😭 so glad you shared your story , sending you love and prayers 🙏❤️

@littlebopeeps5852 2 года назад

How traumatic. Thank you for sharing. May the healing continue..

@soniajadran8767 2 года назад

Can any one talk or make a show about how Afghan prisoners were treated by Americans?

@narendra62 2 года назад

I would guess much better. The level of sadism in Islam is much higher.

@Allforourkids-Australia 2 года назад

Good, short, into the point document to express victims great experience of their lives. I’m one of your subscribers by now.

@MyBigStory 2 года назад

Thanks so much for your feedback, and for subscribing.

@jimbob-robob 2 года назад

He didn't "know" who rescued him...but the CIA knows their own...

@James-qb6cs 2 года назад

thankyou for telling your story. wow

@lorriegallardo8053 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing your story. I hope it gives you some peace just taking about it.

@mrsporty9669 2 года назад

It's a risky business to invade other countries. Stay home stay safe

@RussiaIsARiddle778 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing something so deeply painful.

@mj3026 2 года назад

Thank you brilliant story, his so brave bless him had me in tears

@tash2166 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing

@immortalxd6190 2 года назад

I feel heart broken seeing him like No one should ever be going through smth like this. Glad he is safe

@ZMEK1 2 года назад

So powerful my lord 😮 thank you for the upload 🙏🏻 Please stay safe all 🙂

@cyndilangenderfer3097 2 года назад

What an amazing man. I would never have psychologically survived. Let's bring those there now home safely 🙏 ❤

@ehteshamfarooq3297 2 года назад

Sad what happen to him but nothing as compared to torture done by USA in bagram and gautauma bay jails.

@mohamediqbal7858 2 года назад

Right point . He was fed , not molested, or thrown nude . Yvone Ridley has her story too and has praised the Taliban and a french captive too. Or was he in the hands of isis ?

@earthwater9964 2 года назад

Jere, thank you for sharing. Peace and blessings.

@foxylady9110 2 года назад

Wow, must have been terrifying for him, I felt scared just listening to him, glad he got home safe..

@kbto 2 года назад

Jere: breaking down on camera RU-vid auto captions: *laughter*

@deneballantine6816 2 года назад

UNBELIEVABLY EVIL!

@erniesJournals 2 года назад

Wow. What a story.

@MyBigStory 2 года назад

He’s a remarkable man. His book “Captive” is absolutely worth reading! Link in description. Highly recommend. Thanks for watching and commenting, Ernie.

@cahayanoor2034 Год назад

You heard his stories but you close your ears to the cries and sufferings of the people of the mountains, the mud houses you bombed.

@Mahi11171 2 года назад

You have one story, maybe Afgans has lot more story to tell but nobody wants to show

@saffron1977 2 года назад

That is also true , the world should learn to be more neutral and more leaning to humanity than relegion. No god is greater than humans , though god is important .

@princerey6574 2 года назад

@@saffron1977 maybe your god is not important but Allah our god, is always important 🤲

@saffron1977 2 года назад

@@princerey6574 yes he was born in yesterday's shower to a mad man helucinating on drugs , probably opium .

@Ibadkhan 2 года назад

@@princerey6574 maybe you should've read his comment more wisely. You didn't get his point didn't ya? I am a muslim too alhamdulillah but let me tell you something, if you don't know yourself and humanity, you wouldn't know your God and religion.

@MELTESSY Год назад

@@Ibadkhan 👍👍

@brittanypham6129 2 года назад

God Bless You. So glad you made it.❤

@SModelMafia 2 года назад

Great video, thanks for sharing

@elenayamaguchi81 2 года назад

I think myself that I am inside in him. I could feel his cry, pain all his horrifying ordeal, and hopelessness during captivity, my heart beat so fast with pain that so hard to breath. Thanks GOD, he was freed alive and back to his family.👏👏💕👏👏💕👏👏

@veev2561 2 года назад

A true miracle,they could have killed him after the random was paid by the US government

@phenomcollege4188 2 года назад

@@veev2561 no ransom was paid. Did you listen or read the info on the screen well?

@larissalevkovitch9914 2 года назад

Unbelievable story that made me cry. Thank goodness you're safe.

@MyBigStory 2 года назад

Thanks so much for your comment, and for watching, Larissa.

@fitriyanayusof6267 2 года назад

i think its only fair what the americans have done to the afghans in guantenamo.the afghans were tortured and some died.

@mohdowais8824 2 года назад

You are lucky in Afghanistan but don't forget what americans soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan that more horrowing than this man.

@superbikenation5540 2 года назад

What an amazing story man ! He should be proud of him self

@createinmeacleanheartohgod6871 2 года назад

When a “spy” gets caught. If you are brave enough to be a spy, be brave enough to face the consequence without shedding a tear.

@idokwatcher2062 Год назад

How is a journalist a spy?

@greenygreen6771 2 года назад

I think they released him after confirming that he wasn't a spy as what he said at first that the taliban commando said we would look into you then judge you

@jimbob-robob 2 года назад

Being CIA might've helped being worth more than a regular journalist. The CIA would also never admit to a ransom being paid either, even if they got the money from the family... I could be completely wrong, but just sayin'

@melariss8015 2 года назад

yes, in Islam the person who investigate you is a human/person who has direct connection to his Creator. He would not cheat nor be bias against you as the Creator know everything. Once found out he was just a reporter not a soldier, he had to be released. Case called - wrong guy at the wrong time and place. Islamic soldiers do not hurt non soldiers, women children, elderly, place of worship...they observe this strictly to in order access grant blessing from God. Opponents will have to face them as they already offered lives to die in God blessing. So your concept of hero and their concept of HERO is VERY DIFFERENT. They die i order to get the HERO title whilst you need to survive to be one. btw consenting women wear hijab coz Mary wore it too. Islam honor Mary by following her way and Jesus way of life. Mary didnt expose her valuable dignity to all men eyes did her?

@kmxycodm9508 Год назад

@@melariss8015 exactly ur right 💯💯💯💯💯and because of what has happened to Afghanistan in past they are more carful if u act suspicious than ovb they will think that ur a terrorist and that’s why they not gona let u until they find out the truth and they won’t believe u as will

@kmxycodm9508 Год назад

@@melariss8015 tbh with u Afghanistan has went through a lot and jere is American you know what America has done in Afghanistan of course they are scared they don’t want a terrorist in their country no one wants a terrorist in their country not only Afghanistan

@estee3305 2 года назад

This set is stunning. Excellent presenting. Where is this?

@MyBigStory 2 года назад

Thanks! The show is made by a team from 7NEWS Australia.

@chrissnape9537 2 года назад

Wow PTSD in its truest form. Glad you made it

@MyBigStory 2 года назад

So are we. We really appreciate Jere sharing his story with us. He’s incredibly brave.

@swaggedout39 2 года назад

@Rigbycat123 Год назад

That story was tense. Regardless of religion, having the threat of death hanging over you & not knowing what lies ahead of you would be so stressful

@lindamski14 2 года назад

I am so sorry you are a broken man. It’s disgusting what they are doing and behaving. You may heal with time god bless you. X

@hanzalaomar9915 Год назад

lol

@sarahpearce7465 2 года назад

Wow you went through hell. I'm so glad you made it home safely.

@ChannelJtotheD 2 года назад

This soldiers account of his near death experience was difficult to listen to. Though, it’s an experience which was so real and unforgettable which he will carry with him for the rest of his life. However, I do admire your bravery n courage and is proud of you in standing up to them. Praise God because he was beside you at the time holding your hand 🖐 and brought you out of this horrific ordeal. Stay Blessed!

@theresabeville4420 2 года назад

He is and was a civilian throughout this ordeal.

@hanzalaomar9915 Год назад

@@theresabeville4420 LOL he was probably a spy

@tzatzatza4752 2 года назад

This is so sad may you find true healing

@dennischallinor8497 2 года назад

I must be dumb or something but I don't understand if Afghanistan is a sovereign nation why doesn't everyone just bugger off and mind their own business. Let them go their own way and make their own 'social change' as they want.

@kaedasonata4432 2 года назад

I give you all of my love, and soul. You are a brave man to have survived all that you have/

@hellohello8556 2 года назад

Wow!

@melaniejonker8828 2 года назад

You lived to tell .... How crazy, inhumane these beings are.

@markbegley1564 2 года назад

I am one of those people who doesn't scare easily, but you are a braver man than I am, I'm so glad you're safe. I probably would have had a heart attack!!. Subscribed

@frank63 2 года назад

What a heart wrenching story.

@jamifitz 2 года назад

WOW IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT !!!

@ronniebishop2496 2 года назад

Jere is on court tv with his story and he’s so overly dramatic that it kills his real story, I mean a bad Hollywood mystery writer could do better. He’s so wrenchingly dramatic that I wonder if what he’s saying actually happened, or at least to the degree he describes it. I hope I’m wrong.

@Tammissa 2 года назад

The photo that shows how he looked before release looked like a regular Afghan. IMO By Afghan standers he just looked normal.

@hcraretep 2 года назад

"I'll come at you like the dog I am " Taliban brave in numbers.

@sunnyd5098 2 года назад

I could not for a second imagine this happening to me. Absolutely harrowing. You read and hear of it alot, but NEVER for a second think it'd happen to you.....

@shawnnixon2616 2 года назад

When i was over there i made tons of friends! They said i resemble Afghani and ive got a great heart, or thats what my interpreter told me, also their actions towards me said a lot already. When my squad would go to all these Afghan Army and Police stations, they would feed mye righy away, every single time too. They would hold my hand everytime we came as well, also the hugs and kisses on my cheek. Thats how they greet their own people. So i bet this guy had a good heart from the hug and kiss.

@sharonbertolli339 2 года назад

Incredible story God Bless you Jere God is good

@nickkostakis9600 2 года назад

Great story very interesting

@ayualemahmed5038 2 года назад

you all need to understand how life is precious.

@cordeliadaniels7737 2 года назад

What a brave man ! This is a great story !

@recordfishhunter9234 2 года назад

Absolutely an incredible story God bless you my brother. 🙏

@MyBigStory 2 года назад

Isn’t Jere an incredible man? Love his story and learned so much from it.

@jaychanchez1772 2 года назад

😳 wow ,,, he not only told me the story, he made me feel his story 👍

@chiquitafeldberg8512 2 года назад

Your a very brave man, so glad your home now.

@ptrenns6326 2 года назад

Wow what a story glad you are safe and home to tell your story . Not many survive the taliban .

@MyBigStory 2 года назад

Thanks so much for watching and commenting, Patricia.

@swaggedout39 2 года назад

@lindamboma3751 2 года назад

icant hold my tears,, this man is still in trauma

@kolinioraiwalui6505 2 года назад

Jerry, you are the true hero...

@nancyselzer628 2 года назад

Jerry is not a hero, just like John McCain was not a hero. They were survivors and there's a big difference. Heroes do acts of heroism.

@aaronw4 2 года назад

Nancy Selzer hero is a person who standouts for courage lol he forsure is one Atleast know what it mean weirdo

@enola60 Год назад

I'm in tears 😭..Truly God had an angel guarding you, and ppl praying for you.God has you here for a reason So Thankful you lived to be with your friends and Family .God Bless.

@connieadams5726 2 года назад

God Bless you!

@mlungisi1702 2 года назад

This messed me up, I can't lie. 😭😭😭

@trishhegarty7506 2 года назад

God bless this man. A miracle

@swittyss6028 Год назад

Wow what a story! I am so glad he made it home. God bless him🙏❤️

@alicat1328 2 года назад

He still suffers from PTSD.

@tatendagoba4911 2 года назад

That’s deep mate

@MohOz Год назад

Now imagine what US did to Guantánamo Bay prisoners. This story sounds mercy

@rubberbandclan1017 2 года назад

Happy your back home

@mindabiboso78 2 года назад

Heavenly Father make you safe to come home..jere.my healing prayer for you and your family.

@jakefreedomfighterjosohqajds Год назад

As someone who has ptsd him crying I can relate to

@Nk-ng9fo 2 года назад

Watch British journalist yvonne in hands of taliban

@Harris.S 2 года назад

That one is good and true .

@care4animals114 2 года назад

God bless you Jerry 💝

@christianromero6604 2 года назад

Wow...jere....that was a powerful story man....ur home ur safe ....

@tatangkurniawan3147 2 года назад

20 tahun amerika menjajah afganistan akhirnya kalah oleh taliban, dan segala fitnah di sebarkan keseluruh dunia, utk menutupi kesalahan kesalahan mereka

@olgav6820 Год назад

My gosh what a horror to live through…unbelievable that people are capable of such atrocities

@nikoappsmuggred7220 Год назад

thank islam

@yasminea7149 Год назад

What atrocity was that? They suspected he was a spy, held him to verify his story, and released him without harming him. No one invited him or tricked him to go there.

@nikoappsmuggred7220 Год назад

@@yasminea7149 so you defend the barbaric cultists who execute women and minorities?

@MG-kj2fx 2 года назад

Crazy….. God is good! Never forget!

@lulassong6524 2 года назад

You guys were 'nt supposed to be there at all...

@ronniebishop2496 Год назад

I can promise you the military absolutely didn’t want to be there. We don’t care what happens in Afghanistan. Still don’t as long as they leave us alone we should leave them alone.

@williambenner5550 2 года назад

Incredible story! Especially considering what is going on right now over in that part of the world! Is it wrong for me to hate the Taliban?

@cordeliadaniels7737 2 года назад

Dear William , hate us a strong word ! Yet , they take the hate to its lowest level ! All for power ! Would you feel the same way uf it was your government doing the same thing ? Who killed John F. Kennedy ?

@aaronw4 2 года назад

Cordelia Daniels lee Harvey did 😹 don’t ask dumb questions