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Lieutenant Muath al-Kaseasbeh: Reactions to purported murder of Jordanian pilot by Isis | Lieutenant Muath al-Kaseasbeh: Reactions to purported murder of Jordanian pilot by Isis |
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Jordan has expressed its united anger and grief following the release of the video purporting to show the murder of captured Jordanian pilot Muath al-Kaseasbeh. | Jordan has expressed its united anger and grief following the release of the video purporting to show the murder of captured Jordanian pilot Muath al-Kaseasbeh. |
The Jordan army has vowed "punishment and revenge" during a statement read on Jordanian state TV where it confirmed the death of Lieutenant Muath al-Kaseasbeh. | The Jordan army has vowed "punishment and revenge" during a statement read on Jordanian state TV where it confirmed the death of Lieutenant Muath al-Kaseasbeh. |
"The military forces announce that the hero pilot, Muath al-Kaseasbeh, has fallen as a martyr, and ask God to accept him with the martyrs," Mamdouh al-Ameri said. | "The military forces announce that the hero pilot, Muath al-Kaseasbeh, has fallen as a martyr, and ask God to accept him with the martyrs," Mamdouh al-Ameri said. |
President Obama said the video is another indication of the "viciousness and barbarity" of the organisation. | President Obama said the video is another indication of the "viciousness and barbarity" of the organisation. |
He added that if the video is confirmed as genuine, it would "re-double the determination" of the global coalition to destroy Isis. | He added that if the video is confirmed as genuine, it would "re-double the determination" of the global coalition to destroy Isis. |
UK prime minister David Cameron issued a statement. He said: "Lieutenant Moaz al-Kasasbeh's sickening murder will only strengthen our resolve to defeat ISIL. My prayers are with his family tonight." | UK prime minister David Cameron issued a statement. He said: "Lieutenant Moaz al-Kasasbeh's sickening murder will only strengthen our resolve to defeat ISIL. My prayers are with his family tonight." |
ABC news producer Nasser Atta posted images of the Diwan of the family of the Jordanian pilot, where a hall was filled with people who were shocked and outraged at the development. | ABC news producer Nasser Atta posted images of the Diwan of the family of the Jordanian pilot, where a hall was filled with people who were shocked and outraged at the development. |
The Diwan of the family of the Jordanian pilot is packed with people totally shocked and very sad. # jordan pic.twitter.com/TH7jgAo2Ae | The Diwan of the family of the Jordanian pilot is packed with people totally shocked and very sad. # jordan pic.twitter.com/TH7jgAo2Ae |
Others urged people to remember him and pay tribute, rather than sharing stills from Isis propaganda. | Others urged people to remember him and pay tribute, rather than sharing stills from Isis propaganda. |
This is how the Jordanian pilot should be remembered. pic.twitter.com/MPX49kegxE | This is how the Jordanian pilot should be remembered. pic.twitter.com/MPX49kegxE |
In a televised statement, Jordanian king Abdullah expressed his anger and sadness at the death, asking all of Jordan for unity. | |
Lt Kasaesbeh's family have been informed of the development by the Jordanian armed forces. | Lt Kasaesbeh's family have been informed of the development by the Jordanian armed forces. |
A spokesperson for the White House National Security Council said the US was aware of the video and was working to confirm its authenticity. | A spokesperson for the White House National Security Council said the US was aware of the video and was working to confirm its authenticity. |