TOKYO, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Japanese leaders are looking to Jordan for help in an effort to save Islamic State hostage Kenji Goto after the terror group demanded the release of a Jordanian bombing suspect in exchange.
On Saturday, the IS said it killed hostage Haruna Yukawa because Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe failed to provide a $200 million ransom. The IS said it wants Sajedah Rishawi, an alleged bomber who is being held in Jordan, to be released to save Goto's life. Japanese leaders would not comment directly on talks with Jordanian officials, but said they are working cooperatively.