Qaeda seizes strategic south Yemen town: Officials

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Qaeda seizes strategic south Yemen town: Officials

Aden - The battle for Jaar killed four pro-government "Popular Resistance" fighters, including a commander, security officials said.

By AFP

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Published: Wed 2 Dec 2015, 12:33 PM

Last updated: Wed 2 Dec 2015, 2:35 PM

Al Qaeda fighters seized a strategic town from pro-government forces in southern Yemen on Wednesday after clashes that left at least seven people dead, security officials said.
The battle for Jaar killed four pro-government "Popular Resistance" fighters, including a commander, security officials said.
The militants took control of Jaar in southern Abyan province, which is a key link between main southern city Aden and Mukalla, the Qaeda-held capital of southeastern Hadramawt province, a military source told AFP.
 
 


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