In Yemen, U.S. citizen killed by mortar strike

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Family members have identified him as a victim killed in mortar strike last week in the southern Yemeni city of Aden.He is believed to be the first U.S. citizen killed in the current violence in Yemen.

Responding to the criticism, the U.S. State Department told CNN that there are no current plans to evacuate private U.S. citizens from Yemen.

"We encourage all U.S. citizens to shelter in a secure location until they are able to depart safely. U.S. citizens wishing to depart should do so via commercial transportation options when they are available," a spokesman for the State Department told CNN in a statement.


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