Yemen launches southern operation against Qaeda militants

By The Manila Times

Apr 23, 2016 9:16 pm

ADEN: Yemeni forces backed by air power from the Saudi-led Arab coalition launched an operation Saturday to drive Al-Qaeda fighters out of a southern provincial capital, military officials said.

Forces loyal to President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi in Abyan province advanced towards Zinjibar and the neighbouring town of Jaar, the sources said.

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