Peter Kassig
Peter Kassig (c. 1988 – c. November 16, 2014) was an American aid worker. He was the fifth Western hostage killed by Islamic State (IS).[2] Kassig was captured near Deir Ezzour, Syria.[3] He was on his way to deliver medical supplies and food to poor Syrians.[4]
Peter Kassig | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1988 |
| Disappeared | October 1, 2013 near Deir Ezzour, Syria |
| Died | c November 16, 2014 (aged 26) |
| Cause of death | Decapitation |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Aid worker |
On November 16, 2014, IS posted a video showing Jihadi John standing over a severed head but no beheading act. The White House confirmed the person killed was Kassig.[5] Kassig was 26 years old.[5]
References
- ↑ "Indianapolis native Peter Kassig named next ISIS target". October 3, 2014. Retrieved October 7, 2014.
- ↑ Eason, Brian (October 11, 2014). Mother of ISIS captive Peter Kassig offers prayers of her own. Indianapolis Star. http://www.indystar.com/story/news/2014/10/10/islamic-prayer-service-set-isis-captive-abdul-rahman-kassig/17027075. Retrieved October 12, 2014.
- ↑ Sherlock, Ruth (October 8, 2014). Isil hostage Peter Kassig 'is now devout Muslim who prays five times a day', says ex-captive. The Telegraph. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/islamic-state/11149947/Isil-hostage-Peter-Kassig-is-now-devout-Muslim-who-prays-five-times-a-day-says-ex-captive.html. Retrieved October 12, 2014.
- ↑ "Peter Kassig: Idealistic aid worker who converted to Islam in captivity". Telegraph.co.uk. October 4, 2014. Retrieved October 7, 2014.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Hjelmgaard, Kim (November 16, 2014). U.S. review of Islamic State video confirms American's death. USA Today. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/11/16/peter-kassig-islamic-state-claims-beheading-syria/19128067/. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
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