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Obama confirms death of US hostage held by Islamic State

Published: 10 Feb 2015 - 06:12 pm | Last Updated: 17 Jan 2022 - 12:46 pm

 

Washington--US President Barack Obama on Tuesday confirmed the death of Kayla Jean Mueller, who had been held by the Islamic State in Syria.

"No matter how long it takes, the United States will find and bring to justice the terrorists who are responsible for Kayla's captivity and death," he said in a statement.

AFP