Philippines: Dutch hostage killed fleeing jihadi captors
A Dutch hostage held by the jihadist militia Abu Sayyaf has been killed by his captors “as he tried to flee during a battle” with Philippine troops. 59 year old Ewold Horn, a photographer and birdwatcher was captured since 2014.
The Dutch foreign minister “Stef Blok said he would seek to clarify the details, saying he was “shocked by this terrible outcome”.
There is nothing shocking about this tragic loss and murder, and nothing to clarify about jihadist killings. They fight “in the cause of Allah” leaving massive global carnage and deaths in their wake, including persecution, torture and extortion.
Our Prophet, the Messenger of our Lord, has ordered us to fight you till you worship Allah Alone or give Jizya (i.e. tribute); and our Prophet has informed us that our Lord says:– “Whoever amongst us is killed (i.e. martyred), shall go to Paradise to lead such a luxurious life as he has never seen, and whoever amongst us remain alive, shall become your master.” Sahih Bukhari (Book 53 Hadith 386)
Abu Sayyaf is one of the smallest and most violent jihadist groups in the southern Philippines. Its name means “bearer of the sword” and it is notorious for kidnapping for ransom, and for attacks on civilians and the army.
“Over the last year and a half Abu Sayyaf has also taken several people hostage… Three groups of Indonesians and Malaysians were released earlier in 2016, but two Canadians and one German were killed after their ransom deadlines passed.”
Sayyaf declared allegiance to the Islamic State and adheres to the letter of its violent doctrine…
“Fighting is prescribed for you, and ye dislike it. But it is possible that ye dislike a thing which is good for you, and that ye love a thing which is bad for you. But Allah knoweth, and ye know not.” Quran (2:216)“Let those fight in the way of Allah who sell the life of this world for the other. Whoso fighteth in the way of Allah, be he slain or be he victorious, on him We shall bestow a vast reward.” Quran (4:74)“(Remember) when your Lord inspired the angels… “I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve. Therefore strike off their heads and strike off every fingertip of them” Quran (8:12)
“Dutch hostage killed fleeing Abu Sayyaf captors in Philippines”, BBC News, May 31, 2019:
A Dutch hostage held by Philippines militant Islamist group Abu Sayyaf has been killed as he tried to flee during a battle with troops, the army says.Ewold Horn, 59, was killed by his captors during an army operation against the Islamic State-linked group on the island of Jolo.The photographer and birdwatcher died during a 90-minute exchange of fire, Brig-Gen Divino Rey Pabayo said.Six Abu Sayyaf militants were killed, the army said.Also killed during the operation in the Sulu area of Mindanao was the “second wife” of the group’s “top leader”, it said.Mr Horn was one of two European photographers captured by the militants in the southern Philippines in February 2012.He was seized along with Swiss national Lorenzo Vinciguerra on Tawi Tawi island. Mr Vinciguerra managed to escape during an army attack in 2014.Soldiers have recovered Mr Horn’s body, Gen Pabayo said.The Dutch foreign ministry confirmed Mr Horn’s death. Foreign Minister Stef Blok said he would seek to clarify the details, saying he was “shocked by this terrible outcome”….
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