Monday, June 1, 2015

US hostage released by Yemen's Houthi rebels

An American hostage has been released by Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Journalist Casey Coombs is thought to be one of four US citzens being held by the group - the Obama Administration has not yet revealed their identities.

Yemen has been in the grip of civil war since last September.

Speaking for the US State Department on Monday, Marie Harf confirmed Mr Coombs release

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Speaking for the US State Department on Monday, Marie Harf said American citizens have been told to stay away from the conflict.

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