Japanese hostages
This afternoon I spoke with Prime Minister Abe to convey Australia’s solidarity and support for Japan.
Australia utterly condemns the actions of Daesh and its threat to murder two Japanese citizens.
It is an outrage for Japan to have the lives of two citizens threatened by this murderous group.
Australia stands with Japan as it faces this horrifying situation and calls on the captors to release these men and all other hostages.
I re-affirmed Australia’s commitment to contribute to the international effort to disrupt and degrade Daesh.
Australia and Japan will never sacrifice our values and our freedom in the face of terrorism.
22 January 2015
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