Islamist terror group ISIL has released a beheading video of
detained American journalist Steven Sotloff. The video features the journalist
in much the same position as fellow U.S journalist James Foley who was executed
by the Islamist group two weeks ago. The executioner who spoke with a British
accent addressed U.S President Barack Obama with the chilling words: ”Obama,
I am back… back off and just leave us alone.”
ISIL had threatened to kill Sotloff if the United State did
not cease its current airstrike campaign against the Islamic State. The United
States and the United Kingdom are developing strategies to combat the terror
group that has carved out a quasi state in territories belonging to Iraq and
Syria.
ISIL has committed a host of atrocities and war crimes that
have enraged the world. It has also attracted a host of local and foreign
supporters into its ranks.
Sotloff was abducted by ISIL in 2013. A week ago, Sotloff’s mother had made a filmed emotional plea to the self-styled Caliph of the Islamic State for his release.
Sotloff was abducted by ISIL in 2013. A week ago, Sotloff’s mother had made a filmed emotional plea to the self-styled Caliph of the Islamic State for his release.
In a further move, the life of British journalist David Haines has been
threatened in the new video, just as Sotloff’s was in the conclusion to
the James Foley beheading video.
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