John Ridsdel, a Canadian held hostage by Islamist militants in the Philippines, "Has been killed at the hands of his captors," Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a statement Monday.
"This was an act of cold-blooded murder and responsibility rests squarely with the terrorist group who took him hostage," Trudeau said, emphasizing that Canada condemns the "Brutality" of this "Unnecessary death." Ref. CNN.
Philippine Army kills 35 ISIS members killed. The Philippine Armed Forces are slowly regaining lost urban territory in the embattled city of Marawi, advancing through its western suburbs towards the city center and harbour which remain under Islamic State control for now. Ref. Source 4h.
34 bodies were found inside Resorts World Manila, which was attacked by a gunman Friday morning, according to a local official. Ref. CNN.