Islamic Militants Seize Yemen City, Locals Say -- CNN(CNN) -- Yemeni security forces abandoned a key coastal city to Islamic militants, residents of the city told CNN Sunday, while a powerful rebel tribe kept up pressure on the government in the capital.
"The militants are everywhere and we cannot leave our homes," said a resident of the city of Zinjibar, east of Aden.
"They suddenly arrived and in large numbers. There were no clashes when they arrived on Friday night. We tried to complain to security forces but could not find them," said the resident, who asked not to be named for security reasons.
By Saturday, "hundreds" of masked militants controlled the main streets of the city, locals said.
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Al-Qaeda gunmen seize Yemen city Zinjiba -- The Telegraph
Al-Qaeda in Yemen takes over Abyan province, governor trapped -- Yemen Observer
US concerned on Yemen tribal strife, al Qaeda threat -- The Telegraph
My Comment: Yemen is quickly becoming a focal point for Al Qaeda. I guess killing Bin laden have not hamper the reach and goals of the organization that he founded.
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