U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says Yemen's Houthi rebels released two U.S. citizens on Saturday, without identifying the Americans. He said the effort "also secured the release of two American citizens from the Houthis. Kerry said the U.S .was "very pleased" with their release and was working to resolve other hostage situations in Yemen and elsewhere. "We recognize the humanitarian gesture by the Houthis in releasing these U.S. citizens. We call for the immediate and unconditional release of any other U.S. citizens who may still be held," it said.
Source: Fox News October 15, 2016 19:41 UTC