01-24-2015, 08:40 PM
Mr. Yukawa was reportedly executed. A photo of his fellow hostage, Kenji Goto, holding a picture of beheaded Yukawa was sent to the hostages' families and the Japanese government, along with an audio tape.
In the audio, Mr. Goto explains that IS is no longer demanding ransom money for his release, so Japan no longer has to worry about "funding terrorists" to save his life.
Instead, Goto explains, he will be released if Jordan releases a female prisoner who was part of a suicide bombing campaign back in 2005. Her suicide vest failed to detonate and she was convicted and sentenced to death in Jordan. She is awaiting an appeal. IS considers her a "sister". Goto appeals to his wife not to let PM Abe kill him like Abe killed Mr. Yukawa.
Photo and Audio here --> http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=460_1422113857
IS captured a Jordanian pilot after his plane went down in Syria a couple of months back and, to the best of my knowledge, he is still being held captive. I don't know if Jordan would consider releasing the convicted female terrorist in return for Goto and/or its pilot, but I highly doubt it.
Today, British PM Cameron and US President Obama expressed condolences for the loss of Mr. Yukawa and pledged to stand side-by-side with Japan.
In the audio, Mr. Goto explains that IS is no longer demanding ransom money for his release, so Japan no longer has to worry about "funding terrorists" to save his life.
Instead, Goto explains, he will be released if Jordan releases a female prisoner who was part of a suicide bombing campaign back in 2005. Her suicide vest failed to detonate and she was convicted and sentenced to death in Jordan. She is awaiting an appeal. IS considers her a "sister". Goto appeals to his wife not to let PM Abe kill him like Abe killed Mr. Yukawa.
Photo and Audio here --> http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=460_1422113857
IS captured a Jordanian pilot after his plane went down in Syria a couple of months back and, to the best of my knowledge, he is still being held captive. I don't know if Jordan would consider releasing the convicted female terrorist in return for Goto and/or its pilot, but I highly doubt it.
Today, British PM Cameron and US President Obama expressed condolences for the loss of Mr. Yukawa and pledged to stand side-by-side with Japan.