Al-Qaeda executes British hostage in Mali
2009-06-03
In a statement published on an Islamist website Tuesday (June 3rd), al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb claimed responsibility for killing a British hostage held for months in Mali, local and international press reported. According to Sky News, Edwin Dyer was beheaded. The al-Qaeda statement has not been authenticated, nor was it accompanied by a video or execution photo, Tout sur l'Algerie noted. Dyer and other European tourists were kidnapped by al-Qaeda terrorists last January after attending a Tuareg cultural festival. Two women and two Canadian diplomats were freed last month. A Swiss man remains held by the terrorists.
This content was commissioned for Magharebia.com.
Loading
Email to a friend
Print version
We welcome your comments on Magharebia's articles.
It is our hope that you will use this forum to interact with other readers across the Maghreb. In order to keep this experience interesting, we ask you to follow the rules outlined in the comments policy. By submitting comments, you are consenting to these rules. While Magharebia.com encourages discussion on all subjects, including sensitive ones, the comments posted are solely the views of those submitting them. Magharebia.com does not necessarily endorse or agree with the ideas, views, or opinions voiced in these comments. This is a moderated forum. Comments deemed abusive, offensive, or those containing profanity may not be published.
Magharebia's Comments Policy