South African captive in Yemen killed during botched US rescue attempt

World Today

South African Pierre Korkie was killed in Yemen during a failed U.S.-led raid to free an American photojournalist who was also being held captive by al-Qaida.

CCTV America’s Jessica Stone reported this story from the White House.

For more on the failed rescue attempt in Yemen, PJ Crowley joined CCTV America. He’s a fellow at the George Washington University Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication.
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