British hostage has been rescued by United Arab Emirates (UAE) forces in the war-torn state of Yemen, according to Britain's Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO).
The hostage, who has not yet been identified, is believed to have been seized by al Qaeda in Feb. 2014. According to the UAE news agency WAM he was extracted after a military intelligence operation in the port city of Aden, which was liberated by Saudi-backed forces after months of fighting in July.
Speaking from the Iranian capital, Tehran, U.K. Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said: "The British national is safe and well, and is receiving support from British government officials. We are very grateful for the assistance of the UAE."
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Topic: Yemen: British Hostage 'Safe And Well' After Being Rescued by UAE Forces (Read 248 times)
August 23, 2015, 09:56:56 AM
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