Hostages killed in failed rescue bid in Yemen

Al Jazeera English
Al Jazeera English
  • 10 years ago
Two al-Qaeda hostages have been killed in a failed rescue attempt in Yemen. American photojournalist Luke Somers and South African teacher Pierre Korkie were killed by fighters in the Shabwa region. US President Barack Obama said he authorised the rescue attempt. Al Jazeera's Stefanie Dekker reports.

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