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Post by Maxx on Apr 26, 2016 7:35:13 GMT -8
(CNN)A Canadian man murdered by militants in the Philippines has been described as a "kind and gregarious person who touched everyone he knew with his enthusiasm and generosity." John Ridsdel was beheaded by Islamist militant group Abu Sayyaf, which took him hostage along with three others in September last year. In a statement, Ridsdel's family said he "loved life and lived it to the fullest with his family and friends at the center. He was loved by all his friends and adored by his daughters, sister and extended family." www.cnn.com/2016/04/25/asia/philippines-canadian-hostage-john-ridsdel-killed/index.html
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2016 8:52:53 GMT -8
So sad. :(
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Post by Willing Sniper on Apr 26, 2016 8:56:01 GMT -8
it will never end
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2016 9:23:29 GMT -8
The military of the Philippines came under increased pressure Tuesday to rescue more than 20 foreign hostages after their captors beheaded a Canadian man, but troops face a dilemma in how to succeed and also ensure the safety of the remaining captives. Abu Sayyaf gunmen beheaded John Ridsdel on Monday in the southern densely forested province of Sulu, sparking condemnations and prompting Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to pledge to help the Philippines pursue those behind the "heinous act." Ridsdel's head, which was placed in a plastic bag, was dumped by motorcycle-riding militants Monday night in Jolo town in impoverished Sulu, about 950 kilometres south of Manila, where the Abu Sayyaf and allied gunmen are believed to be holding 22 foreign hostages from six countries. It's a politically sensitive time to carry out major offensives — it's the height of campaign time in a close race between four contenders in May 9 presidential elections. President Benigno Aquino III and opposition politicians have had differences over the handling of the Muslim insurgencies and the poverty and social ills that foster it. "The pressure on the armed forces is really immense," analyst Julkipli Wadi said. The underfunded military has to contend with escalating territorial disputes in the South China Sea while dealing with Muslim and Marxist rebellions that have endured through several presidencies, fuelled by the poverty, neglect and desperation that have not been tamed by political leaders, Wadi said. A large-scale offensive could displace many villagers and draw attention to the longstanding security and social issues in the vote-rich south, homeland of minority Muslims in the largely Roman Catholic nation. That could play to the advantage of Rodrigo Duterte, the tough-talking city mayor from the south who has emerged as the front-runner in the presidential race by a lofty promise to end crime in six months and restore law and order. Aquino has endorsed another candidate, Mar Roxas, whose platform focuses on continuing the president's anti-corruption drive and economic reforms. All the presidential candidates condemned the beheading. The Philippine military and police said "there will be no letup" in the effort to combat the militants and find the hostages, even though they have had little success in safely securing their freedom. Many hostages were believed to have been released due to huge ransom payments. "The full force of the law will be used to bring these criminals to justice," they said in a joint statement. Source
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Post by Maxx on Apr 26, 2016 9:41:58 GMT -8
You folks need to build a wall to keep your people in... )
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