Video 'show beheading Kenji Goto'

Video 'show beheading Kenji Goto'

A video uploaded to the Internet that claimed to show the beheading of hostages Japan, Kenjo Goto, by a group calling itself the Islamic State or ISIS.

The video shows a man to behead Goto accented English.

In the video also contained the same symbols with symbols a number of previous ISIS video.

The Japanese government said it was to find out the authenticity of the video, while the United States strongly condemns the actions of the militant group.

"We are working to confirm the authenticity of the video. United States strongly condemns the action of ISIS and we call for the immediate release of all hostages, "said National Security Council spokeswoman Bernadette Meehan.

This video comes less than a week after a citizen of Japan, Haruna Yukawa, beheaded.

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Junko Ishido

Junko Ishido, mother Kenji Goto, called for the immediate release of his son.

Goto, 47, is a well-known freelance journalist and filmmaker who went to Syria last October.

Reported he went to Syria to release a Japanese citizen another, Haruna Yukawa.

Claimed video showing the beheading of Yukawa comes less than a week ago.

Japan, in cooperation with Jordan, trying to free the pilot Goto and Jordan, Mu'ath al-Kaseasbeh.

However, the negotiations reached an impasse Saturday morning (01/31).

Report Kenji Goto

The fate of the hostages made headlines in various Japanese television channel.

In a video message on Tuesday, ISIS stated Goto only "have 24-hour life time" and al-Kaseasbeh "even shorter".

A group calling itself the Islamic State was then specify a deadline at sunset on Thursday for the release of the terms Jordan Goto liberate Iraqi woman, Sajida al-Rishawi, who was sentenced to death for the bombings in Amman in 2005.

But negotiations may be complicated because Jordan also demanded Kasasbeh released.

Later came the news that the militant group linked via email with Goto mother, who issued an open demand for his son released.

ISIS originally demanded a ransom payment of US $ 200 million for the release of two Japanese citizens.

Goto beheading reap diverse criticism

Criticism of beheading captives from Japan, Kenji Goto, by a group calling itself the Islamic State or ISIS, flowing from different parts of the world.

Government of the United States, Britain, and France joined the Japanese government in denouncing the beheading action.

In pernyaan official, US President Barack Obama said the US condemned the brutal murder of the late Goto. Then Prime Minister David Cameron said ISIS embodiment of evil that do not care about human lives.

The Japanese government spokesman, Yoshihide Suga, said Japan's wrath upon the release of the video. Earlier, Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe said Japan will not give in to terrorism and he will increase aid to the Middle East.

He added that Japan will cooperate with the international community in bringing those responsible for the killing of Kenji Goto to court.

Goto, 47, is a well-known freelance journalist and filmmaker who went to Syria last October.

Reported he went to Syria to release a Japanese citizen another, Haruna Yukawa.

Claimed video showing the beheading of Yukawa comes less than a week ago.

Kenji Goto's mother said he could not find the words to describe the death of his son.

Goto mother, Junko Ishido, admitted he could not find the words to describe the death of his son. Goto, according to him, went to Syria because of the kindness and courage.

Abang Goto, Junichi, hoping his brother can go back to Japan alive.

"I am filled with sadness (because) he can not do it," said Junichi.

Japan, in cooperation with Jordan, trying to free the pilot Goto and Jordan, Mu'ath al-Kaseasbeh.

However, the negotiations reached an impasse Saturday morning (01/31). (BBC)