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March 5, 2012

106 Dead After Militants Attack Yemeni Base 
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In news from Yemen, at least 106 people have died in heavy fighting
between militants from the group Ansar al Sharia and Yemeni troops.
Fifty-five troops were also reportedly taken hostage. The fighting began
when militants conducted a surprise attack on military bases outside of
Zinjibar.



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