‘We will behead this all anytime’: Full transcript of new Abu Sayyaf video showing three hostages

From the National Post (May 3): ‘We will behead this all anytime’: Full transcript of new Abu Sayyaf video showing three hostages



SITE has released stills from the videos, which have not been independently verified by The National Post.

Abu Sayyaf on Tuesday reportedly released a two-minute-long new video, showing three hostages, including Canadian Robert Hall. The three are shown pleading for government intervention after the murder of their fellow captive, Canadian hostage John Ridsdel. The three — Hall, Filipina Marites Flor and Norwegian Kjartan Sekkingstad — were kidnapped by armed men in September.

A full transcript of the video, as released by SITE Intelligence group, follows.

Kjartan Sekkingstad: My name is Kjartan. I’m a hostage on Sulu Island. I’m appealing to the Canadian government, the Filipino government, friends, family, anybody who can possibly help us, that if the demand is not
met we will be executed like our friend John was a few days ago.

Robert Hall: My name is Robert Hall. I’m here, as well. To the Philippine government: Please stop shooting at us and trying to kill us. These guys are going to do a good job of that.

To the Canadian government, I’m told to tell you to meet the demand. I don’t know what you’re doing, but you’re not doing anything for us. John has been sacrificed, his family has been decimated, and I’m not sure why or what you’re waiting for.

Marites Flor: I’m appealing to all people, all people here… the situation right now… I’m appealing to the Canadian government, to the Philippine government, to President Benigno Aquino, [speaks in local language], Please Aquino…

Masked captor: In the name of Allah, and all praise is due to Allah. Peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah, and upon his family and his Companions. And thereafter: Note to the Philippine government and to the Canadian government: The lesson is clear. John Ridsdel has been beheaded. Now there are three remaining captives here. If you procrastinate once again the negotiations, we will behead this all anytime.
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