Robert Hall
Nine months as captive for Abu Sayyaf
Marites Flor was held hostage alongside Canadians John Ridsdel and Robert Hall, who were executed by the Islamic State-linked group.
Behind the scenes of Justin Trudeau’s diplomatic efforts to save two Canadian hostages
New documents obtained by VICE News show that on the day before a hostage deadline, Trudeau told the Philippine president that Canada does not pay ransoms.
Body of Canadian hostage Robert Hall reportedly found by Philippine troops
Philippine soldiers believe they have dug up the body of Canadian hostage Robert Hall, who was beheaded by Abu Sayyaf militants last month after a June 13 ransom deadline lapsed.
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Second Canadian Hostage Executed by Islamic State Affiliate in the Philippines
"It is with deep sadness that I have reason to believe that a Canadian citizen, Robert Hall, held hostage in the Philippines since September 21, 2015, has been killed by his captors," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a statement.
Trudeau Convinces G7 to Oppose Ransoms, as the Multi-Billion Dollar Kidnapping Industry Booms
Canada is refusing to pay ransom to the Islamic State-linked Abu Sayyaf, but that doesn't mean there's not an effort to pay the terrorist group.
As Clock Ticks on Hostages Held By Abu Sayyaf, Canada to Raise Ransom Issue at G7 Talks
A "final message" video released this weekend by the Filipino militants demands a ransom payment for one of two remaining Canadian hostages, Robert Hall.
Filipino Jihadists Who Beheaded Canadian Hostage Vow to Execute Another If Ransom Not Paid
In a new video, Canadian Robert Hall and Norwegian Kjartan Sekkingstad say they will be murdered by their captors if a $16-million ransom is not paid by June 13, at 3 pm.
Beheaded Hostage Triggers Debate Over Whether Governments Should Pay Ransoms
After Canadian John Ridsdel was beheaded by Filipino jihadists Abu Sayyaf, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau vowed that under no circumstances would Canada make ransom payments to terrorist groups.
'I Am Outraged," Trudeau Says After Canadian Captive Killed in the Philippines
John Ridsdel was supposed executed on Monday after Canada failed to pay a ransom for his release. The fate of three other hostages is unknown.
'This Is the Absolute Final Warning': Hostages Beg for Ransom to Be Paid in the Philippines
Two Canadian men, a Norwegian, and a Filipina woman were taken captive by jihadists in September from the Holiday Ocean View Samal Resort off the coast of Mindanao.
'They Will Execute Us': Hostages Beg for Help in the Philippines for Third Time
Filipino Islamist captors took two Canadian men, a Norwegian and a Filipino woman at gunpoint from a beach resort on Samal Island in the Philippines in September of 2015.