Luke Somers

British-born photojournalist 'killed by al-Qaida after failed rescue attempt in Yemen'.

An American photojournalist held by al-Qaida militants in Yemen has been killed in a failed rescue attempt, his sister said on Saturday.

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In a video post of their own, Somers' mother and brother said Somers was "only trying to do good things for the Yemeni population" and pleaded with his captors to spare him.

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Kirby said the Pentagon wanted to “provide accurate information” in light of the fact that the rescue attempt has been widely reported.

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The American not identified by name and Yemen did not officially confirm the participation of US commandos in the rescue mission.