National Post: Second Canadian hostage, Robert Hall, believed killed in Philippines as ransom deadline passes
he Canadian government “will not and cannot pay ransoms for hostages to terrorist groups,” Justin Trudeau repeated on Monday in a statement confirming that Canadian hostage Robert Hall is believed to have been murdered by his Abu Sayyaf captors.
The Islamist terrorist group had vowed to kill Hall if its $8 million ransom demand was not paid by June 13. According to unofficial sources, the Calgarian was beheaded Monday in the southern Philippines.
Hall, 58, was apparently executed in the same mountainous jungle hideout on Jolo Island as fellow Calgarian, John Ridsdel, who was decapitated in late April.
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More News On Reports That A Second Canadian Hostage Has Been Executed By Abu Sayyaf In The Philippines
Second Canadian in Philippines executed by Abu Sayyaf militants -- CNN
Philippine officials confirm Canadian hostage was beheaded -- AP
Philippines Islamists behead second Canadian hostage -- The Australian/The Times
Philippines confirms second Canadian hostage beheaded -- AFP
Philippines condemns Abu Sayyaf killing of Canadian Robert Hall -- BBC
Philippines condemns execution of Canadian by al Qaeda-linked group -- Reuters
Canadian hostage Robert Hall killed by militants, Philippines confirms -- The Guardian
Beheading Draws Outrage but No End in Sight for Abu Sayyaf -- NYT/AP
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