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Foreign Secretary strongly condemns apparent murder of Japanese hostage Kenji Goto

Philip Hammond condemns the apparent murder of journalist Kenji Goto by ISIL.

From:
Foreign & Commonwealth Office and The Rt Hon Philip Hammond
Published
1 February 2015
This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said:

The apparent murder of Kenji Goto is a further demonstration of ISIL鈥檚 contempt for human life. I extend my deepest sympathy to his family, friends and the people of Japan. We stand alongside them, united against terrorism.

As I have said before, ISIL鈥檚 brutality cannot be allowed to succeed. We welcome and support Japan鈥檚 longstanding and continuing commitment to promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, including through substantial humanitarian assistance.

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Published 1 February 2015