At least 23 people were killed in Yemen in clash with militants belonging to al-Qaida.
According to Yemeni army officials, 23 people were killed in clashes between the military and al-Qaida-linked militants in the country s south.
The officials said the fighting began early Monday after the militants attacked an army position in the town of Lawder in Abyan province, where al-Qaida fighters have taken advantage of Yemen s political turmoil to seize control of territory.
The officials further said the dead included 18 militants and five soldiers, including a colonel. Three soldiers were wounded.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity in line with military rules.
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According to Yemeni army officials, 23 people were killed in clashes between the military and al-Qaida-linked militants in the country s south.
The officials said the fighting began early Monday after the militants attacked an army position in the town of Lawder in Abyan province, where al-Qaida fighters have taken advantage of Yemen s political turmoil to seize control of territory.
The officials further said the dead included 18 militants and five soldiers, including a colonel. Three soldiers were wounded.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity in line with military rules.
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