A newly distributed ISIS release appears to show the
decapitated body of captive Japanese journalist Kenji Goto, after an English-language
lecture is given by masked ISIS member "Jihadi John" to the people of
Japan.
The video, 67 seconds long, was released Saturday as others
before it, by ISIS media wing Al Furqan Media, and cannot be authenticated by
CNN."We are deeply saddened by this despicable and
horrendous act of terrorism and we denounce it in the strongest terms,"
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said in Tokyo, according to broadcaster NHK.
"To the terrorists, we will never, never forgive them for this act."He said that Japan will continue to provide humanitarian aid
to countries affected by the bloody fight against ISIS.Goto's mother, Junko Ishido, said he wanted to help create a
world without wars."I'm shedding tears of sorrow, I just can't think of
any words to say. But I don't want this sorrow to create a chain of
hatred," she said, NHK reported.
The video opens with a black slate that reads, "A
Message to Japan." The video then shows a kneeling Goto wearing an orange
outfit. The man known as "Jihadi John" is standing behind him.
The terrorist speaks while holding a knife in his left hand."Abe, because of your reckless decision to take part in
an unwinnable war, this knife will not only slaughter Kenji, but will also
carry on and cause carnage wherever your people are found. So let the nightmare
for Japan begins," the man says.The video cuts to black as the militant puts the knife to
Goto's throat. It then shows the apparent result of the decapitation. It's not
clear who conducted the apparent killing.The knife-wielding masked man with a London accent,
nicknamed "Jihadi John," has issued threats and overseen the
beheadings of other captives. He has appeared in at least six videos with
hostages.
Via. CNN
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