of kidnapped Japanese journalist Jumpei Yasuda, who was abducted by an armed group in Syria just over three years ago while reporting on the country¡¯s bloody civil war.

In the video, dated Oct. 17, 2017, Yasuda, 44, says in English that he is ¡°fine¡± and adds that he hopes his family is doing well and wishes to see them soon.

¡°I just want to see you,¡± he says calmly to the camera. ¡°I hope it¡¯s soon.¡±