Islamic State Japanese Hostage Crisis
Widespread calls for Mr. Goto's release
Candle vigil for the freedom of Japanese journalist Kenji Goto and Jordanian pilot Moaz al-Kasasbeh in front of the official Residence of the Japanese Prime Minister in Tokyo on January 30, 2015. Goto was taken hostage in Syria in October 2014 by Islamic State (ISIS). On January 27, IS gave the Japanese and Jordanian government 24 hours to exchange Goto for Sajida Mubarak Atrous al-Rishawi, an attempted suicide bomber who participated in the 2005 Amman bombings. (Photo by Duits/AFLO)