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John Cantlie

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John Cantlie is an English journalist who was kidnapped in Syria for a week in July 2012. After his release he returned to the country and was captured by ISIS in November 2012 (the news of his capture was not released until 2014). He has featured in a number of videos released by the organization, denouncing U.S. policies. ISIS have threatened to execute him.

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22 Nov, 2012

Kidnapped with Foley

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Cantlie is traveling in the same vehicle with Foley when both were abducted. A media blackout is put in place that lasts almost a year and a half, in an effort to protect the two.