Islamic State have reportedly released an audio video announcing the
execution of one of the two Japanese hostages who were being held by the
extremist group.
The video, which is nearly three minutes long, consists of a still photo
of captured Japanese journalist Kenji Goto, holding an alleged
photograph showing the beheaded corpse of his fellow hostage, Haruna
Yukawa.
According to International Business Times,In the video, Goto is
allegedly recorded speaking in English, claiming that his captors are
no longer demanding the $200m (£133.4m) ransom and are now calling for a
prisoner swap.
Islamic State are demanding the release of failed female suicide bomber
Sajida Mubarak al-Rishawi, who attempted to blow herself up as part of
the 2005 Amman bombings in Jordan.
The video which has yet to be independently verified comes after a
72-hour deadline expired for the Japanese government to pay for the safe
release of both hostages.
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