Death of an American hostage in Syria: Washington doubts

The American Kayla Mueller she was killed during a raid of the coalition in Syria? So says the organization Islamic State which was holding hostage. But Washington does not believe, having no proof of the death of the young woman. Family Kayla Mueller, an employee of an NGO, has received no information in this regard. However, she confirmed that the girl had been abducted by the Aleppo ultra-radical group in Syria in August 2013.

Washington is nevertheless concerned: "The secretary Kerry, our team and the entire US government make every effort, all means of intelligence and diplomacy to regain the Americans held abroad says Marie Harf , spokesman for the State Department. John Kerry contacted fifty countries to try to bring the Americans at home. "

In Prescott, Arizona, the hometown of the young woman, that's dismay. The media did not reveal his capture at the request of his family: "Aid workers act with the heart, with the intention of helping a resident said Prescott. They go there to do good, relying only on themselves and when they are caught, it affects us all. "

Kayla Mueller's parents remain hopeful that their daughter is still alive. They ask the jihadist organization to contact them.

This is the last American hostage known to the Islamic state.