New image of Japanese journalist missing in Syria emerges

New image of Japanese journalist missing in Syria emerges

Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida is surrounded by reporters on May 30, 2016, at his ministry in Tokyo, after a new image believed to be that of Japanese freelance journalist Jumpei Yasuda who went missing in Syria in 2015 surfaced. Kishida said the government will do utmost to secure safety of Yasuda by using various information networks. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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