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June 5, 2012

Yemeni Troops Prepare for Major Operation Against Al-Qaeda 
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Yemeni troops are reportedly preparing for a major operation to re-take
a southern town held by al-Qaeda militants. Hundreds of troops are
reportedly approaching the town of Shaqra as part of an ongoing
U.S.-backed Yemeni government offensive to wrest control from al-Qaeda
in the country's south.

 

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