The fate of photographer John Cantlie, kidnapped by the jihadist group in 2012, remains unknown.
via BBC News: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-63711446
Today marks 10 years since British photojournalist John Cantlie was kidnapped by Islamic State militants in Syria.
Photojournalist John Cantlie was captured by the extremist group in Syria more than six years ago.
via BBC News: https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/uk-47127902
Reports in January this year quoted a Syrian Democratic Forces official as saying Mr Cantlie may still be alive and in Hajin, in the east of the country, where the last pocket of IS forces was being contained.
Media rights watchdog Reporters Without Borders says Cantlie is one of around 22 journalists and media workers still held
via the Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/nov/23/john-cantlie-plea-for-release-of-british-isis-hostage-five-years-after-kidnap
Media rights watchdog Reporters Without Borders has called for renewed efforts to secure the release of British photojournalist John Cantlie held by the Islamic State group on the fifth anniversary of his kidnapping.
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British journalist John Cantlie has been a prisoner of ISIS for more than four years. Throughout his captivity, he’s been forced to act as a sort of warped foreign correspondent, extolling the virtues of the group in propaganda videos. With every appearance, he looks weaker and gaunter. In this special hour, we consider how Cantlie’s plight is a window into the challenges of reporting on Syria, and why the world’s tangled policy on hostages means that some live to tell the tale, and others don’t.
British photojournalist says hostages were moved by militants days before night time mission in Raqqa on 4 July
via the Guardian: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/nov/21/john-cantlie-failed-us-attempt-rescue-isis-hostages-raqqa-video
British photojournalist says hostages were moved by militants days before night time mission in Raqqa on 4 July