Yemen kidnapping
Two SA families mourn
This as the Gift of the Givers called on world leaders to put down their guns down and start talking.
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At least 13 killed in failed US bid to rescue hostages in Yemen
US special forces raided the village of Dafaar in Shabwa province.
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Yemen rescuers sought US, British & SA hostages
There was no word on the identity of the Briton or the South African.
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One week on: Where's Korkie?
Fears mount as Pierre Korkie’s Yemeni kidnappers remain silent.
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Yolande Korkie delivers emotional appeal
The wife of Pierre Korkie has released a video begging the kidnappers to stop his execution.
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Korkie's family 'not giving up hope'
Pierre Korkie’s family won’t give up hope as they continue efforts to raise R30m for his ransom.
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Korkie negotiators lose trust in captors
The Bloemfontein teacher was taken hostage in Yemen almost 10 months ago.
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Doubts over al-Qaeda role in kidnapping
Officials say it’s not clear if there are any ideological motives behind Pierre Korkie’s kidnapping.
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Korkie kidnap: Ominous message from Yemen
Gift of the Givers says al-Qaeda has sent a threatening image, but believe it’s just a scare tactic.
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Minister makes direct appeal to al-Qaeda
Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim has made a direct appeal for the release of Pierre Korkie.
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Govt: We won’t use money to save Korkie
Government says it will not waver from its policy of not negotiating financially with terrorists.
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Yemen kidnappers: Korkie still alive
Gift of the Givers says its negotiators have made contact again with the al-Qaeda militants.
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Korkie kidnapping: ransom deadline passes
Negotiators say Yemeni kidnappers have ended contact after being told no ransom could be paid.
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Deputy Minister goes to Yemen
Ebrahim Ebrahim is travelling to Yemen to meet with govt. officials over the Pierre Korkie hostage situation.
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Plea for Pierre Korkie's release
Gift of the Givers has pleaded to al-Qaeda to release Pierre Korkie as he is a sick man.
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Korkie increasingly concerned over husband
Yolande Korkie remains concerned for her husband who is held hostage by Al-Qaeda affiliates.
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Rescue team sends negotiator to Yemen
Gift of the Givers prepares to send a rep to Yemen to negotiate SA teacher Pierre Korkie's release.
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Yemen: No word on SA couple's release
5 people have been arrested in connection with the abduction of Pierre and Yolande Korkie.
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Yemen: Kidnapped couple are South African
The SA ambassador to Saudi Arabia is heading to Yemen to secure the release of the couple.
