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South Africa: Did the Americans Know About Pierre Korkie?
The Daily Vox, 8 December 2014
Who is to blame in the aftermath of the death of Pierre Korkie, a South African man who became collateral damage in a botched rescue attempt on a US citizen by an American special… Read more »
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South Africa: Southern Africa's Archbishop Responds to Extremist Murders
ACNS, 8 December 2014
The Anglican Archbishop of Southern has spoken of his distress at the news of the murder of two hostages by Al-Qaeda in Yemen. Read more »
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South Africa: South African Hostage Killed in Yemen Was to Be 'Released By Al-Qaeda On Sunday'
The Daily Vox, 6 December 2014
Pierre Korkie, the South African hostage killed in Yemen on Saturday, was meant to have been released the next day The charity, Gift of the Givers, headed by Dr Imtiaaz Sooliman,… Read more »
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South Africa: Barking Dog Betrayed U.S. Rescue Attempt: Report
SAPA, 8 December 2014
A barking dog betrayed the presence of US Seals on a mission to save hostages held by Al Qaeda in Yemen, Beeld newspaper reported on Monday. Read more »
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South Africa: Hostage's Remains to be Repatriated
SAnews.gov.za, 8 December 2014
The body of South African teacher, Pierre Korkie, is expected to arrive in South Africa today. Read more »
Who is to Blame for South African Hostage's Death?
Pierre Korkie, a South African man was killed during a botched rescue attempt on a U.S. photojournalist Luke Somers by an American special forces team. The two were being held hostage by Al Qaida in Yemen.
