Voice of America: French Hostage Killed in Rescue Attempt in Somalia

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French Hostage Killed in Rescue Attempt in Somalia Jan 12th 2013, 11:35 French officials say a military agent held hostage in Somalia since 2009 is believed to have been killed during an overnight raid by French troops trying to rescue him. The French Defense Ministry said Saturday Denis Allex was apparently killed during a rescue attempt, along a French soldiers.  Another soldier is missing.  The Ministry says 17 Somalian fighters were also killed. However, al-Shebab insurgents are quoted as saying Allex remains safe far from the battle area after ... Media files: BBA1B8AC-C2EB-4964-9EA6-E8ABFB6C0B0C_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.png?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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