20 killed in Bangladesh hostage bloodbath
Dhaka (AFP) - Bangladesh's prime minister implored Islamist extremists to stop killing in the name of religion Saturday after 20 hostages were slaughtered at the start of the Eid holiday in a restaurant packed with foreigners.
Nine victims were Italian while Japan confirmed that seven of its nationals were killed. A US citizen and a 19-year-old Indian who was studying in California were also among the dead.
As the Islamic State (IS) group claimed responsibility for the bloodbath in the capital Dhaka, survivors told of how the hostage-takers separated locals from foreigners before embarking on a killing spree. Security officials said most of the victims were slaughtered with sharpened machete-style weapons.
But while Hasina called the outcome a "success", the security forces later revealed that 20 of those taken captive were killed. "Most them had been brutally hacked to death with sharp weapons," an army .
Earlier Friday, a Hindu temple worker was hacked to death in western Bangladesh and a Hindu priest was stabbed early Saturday in the southwest. In Paris, where 130 people were killed in a coordinated jihadist assault last November, French President Francois Hollande fiercely condemned the bloodshed.
Probably just an isolated incident-- a "random incident". So-- no need to worry. Americans are totally safe!
No one is safe from the terrorists, no matter the place of residence. I like that you do not fear bringing up this topic - the more we are able to get the truth out there, the more opposition there is to the source of terrorism. You do a great job of focusing on Islamic terror.
No one is safe from the terrorists, no matter the place of residence.
Well, I think most Americans feel we really don't anything to fear from terrorist attacks (at least not yet... ).
Only those with their heads buried in the sand. Glad to find someone who shares my views. Refreshing!
"In Paris, where 130 people were killed in a coordinated jihadist assault last November, French President Francois Hollande fiercely condemned the bloodshed."
Oh yes, condemn condemn condemn. Big f**king deal. Get off your PC ass and DO something about it.