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Australian Warren Rodwell, who was kidnapped by Muslim militants in the Philippines more than a year ago, has appeared in a video in which he says he holds "no hope" of being released.
Mr Rodwell, who is from Sydney, was seized from his home in the southern Philippine island of Mindanao last year.
In the video, which was uploaded to YouTube from the account of Filipino citizen journalism platform Rappler, he confirms he is being held by the militant Abu Sayyaf group.
He says the date is December 16, and is seen holding a newspaper from the previous day.
"This video clip today is to say that I am alive," he says.
"I am waiting to be released. I have no idea what is going on outside. I'm just held prisoner in isolation.
"I personally hold no hope at all for being released.
"I do not trust ... I do not trust the Australian government. I just don't trust anybody. I don't care."
Mr Rodwell last appeared in a proof of life video in May.
Topics: crime, terrorism, philippines, australia, sydney-2000
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