How al-Qaeda Is Gaining in Its War Against Yemen -- Time
Amr Habib stood staring blankly at the pool of blood on the tarmac as paramedics, policemen and forensics in white overalls, hurried frantically around him. A solider from Yemen's Central Security Forces, Habib was among those participating in a rehearsal for a military parade on Monday ahead of Yemen's May 22 National Unity celebrations. The drill, watched by the Minister of Defense, was drawing to a close when a dull thud shuddered through the square. A young man dressed in combat fatigues had sneaked into the tightly-packed formation of soldiers and detonated explosives strapped to his chest. The blast, captured live on state TV, sent bodies and rifles flying across the square. Panicked soldiers fired their weapons in the air, scattering like a sheep. A pile of motionless uniformed bodies lay on the tarmac.
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Update: After bombing, Yemenis mark somber National Day -- Washington Times/AP
My Comment: Both Yemen and the U.S. have now vowed to go all out and destroy Al Qaeda. Unfortunately .... that is easier said than done. Al Qaeda is firmly entrenched in 5-6 Yemeni provinces .... and what is worse .... they have made it very clear that they are dedicated to keeping their safe havens.
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