A British-born American photojournalist and a South African
teacher held by Al-Qaeda militants in Yemen were killed
today during a failed U.S.-led rescue attempt. The raid was
ordered by President Barack Obama because he feared
imminent danger to the reporter.
Al-Qaeda had initially posted a video online threatening to
kill photographer Luke Somers (pictured above). American
forces in conjunction with Yemeni ground troops then
launched a second rescue attempt.
The South African, Pieree Korkie was supposed to be
released tomorrow December 7. The aid group helping to
negotiate his release even told his wife; "The wait is almost
over."
Both Somers and Korkie "were murdered by the AQAP
terrorists during the course of the operation,"
In a statement, President Obama did not address Korkie by
name, only saying he "authorized the rescue of any other
hostages held in the same location as Luke." The South
African government did not immediately comment on
Korkie's death.
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