Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Jordan Willing To Make A Deal With the Islamic State To Swap Terrorist For Captured Pilot. Fate Of Japanese Hostage Unknown



Daily Mail: Has a deal been struck with ISIS to exchange suicide bomber for hostages? Jordanian state TV says it is willing to swap terrorist for pilot after Japanese minister says journalist will be free 'within hours'

* Kenji Goto and pilot Mu'ath al-Kaseasbeh threatened with execution today
* Jordan has agreed to release Iraqi terrorist Sajida al-Rishawi for their pilot
* Efforts to release Mr Goto uncertain after Tokyo give conflicting accounts
* Mr Goto's mother pleads with Japan leader Shinzo Abe to take action
* Al-Rishawi sentenced to death for involvement in a 2005 terrorist attack

WNU Editor: No kidding .... Jordan's deal with Isil sets a dangerous precedent (The Telegraph)

More News On The Fate Of These Two Hostages Held By The Islamic State

Japan works with Jordan toward release of ISIL captives -- Al Jazeera
Japan and Jordon join forces to secure release of two of their nationals from ISIL -- Euronews
Jordan agrees to prisoner swap with ISIS in deal that could free pilot, Japanese journalist -- FOX News
IS hostages: Jordan in pilot exchange offer after Goto video -- BBC
Jordan ready to swap terrorist for pilot held by Islamic State -- CSM
Jordan Tells Islamic State It Will Swap Female Suicide Bomber for Hostage Pilot -- Vice
Jordan says it would swap terrorist for ISIS captive -- CNN
Jordan proposes prisoner swap, fate of Japanese ISIS hostage unclear -- Daily Star
Jordan Prepared to Exchange Prisoner for Pilot Held by Islamic State -- WSJ
Mother of Japanese hostage held by ISIS makes new plea amid last-minute talks -- FOX News

1 comment:

  1. Angie, I'd hold back the shock a little if I were you, we may have not seen anything as bad as what could come.

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