ABU DHABI: The UAE has condemned the brutal and shocking crime committed by the terrorist organisation Daesh (ISIL) by the killing of Japanese hostage, Haruna Yukawa, in an heinous way, which represents a violation of human rights and values.

In statement released on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denounced the terrorist act. The statement said that it is a horrible and unforgivable act that reflects the group’s criminal ideology and brutal methods.

The Foreign Ministry’s statement expressed its heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the Japanese government and people, as well as the family of the victim in this barbaric attack.