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Based on 3 verified sources covering Myanmar, Thailand:

DUBAI -- Islamic State militants are now demanding the release of a condemned prisoner in Jordan for the remaining Japanese hostage, a move likely intended to fracture the international coalition against the group. [1]

AMMAN, Jordan -- The hostage crisis involving two Japanese citizens came to the worst end imaginable, underscoring the grim reality that Asia is coming under increasing threat from the Islamic State terrorist group. [2]

Palestinians who had taken refuge in Rafah, leave the city to return to Khan Yunis after Israel pulled its ground forces out of the southern Gaza Strip, on April 7, 2024. [3]

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[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2015-01-26 · 28% match

With new demand, Islamic State aims to break coalition's unity

DUBAI -- Islamic State militants are now demanding the release of a condemned prisoner in Jordan for the remaining Japanese hostage, a move likely intended to fracture the international coalition against the group.

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2015-02-05 · 28% match

Threat of Islamic State hits home in Asia

AMMAN, Jordan -- The hostage crisis involving two Japanese citizens came to the worst end imaginable, underscoring the grim reality that Asia is coming under increasing threat from the Islamic State terrorist group.

[3] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2024-04-09 · 26% match

France, Egypt, Jordan leaders warn Israel against Rafah assault

Palestinians who had taken refuge in Rafah, leave the city to return to Khan Yunis after Israel pulled its ground forces out of the southern Gaza Strip, on April 7, 2024.

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