Monday, May 28, 2012

Yemen's War Against Al Qaeda -- News Updates May 28, 2012


US Drone Strike In Yemen Allegedly Kills Local al-Qaida Leader And Four Others -- The Guardian

A day after US defence secretary defends drone strikes in Yemen, latest incident targets convoy of three cars near Radda

A US drone strike targeting an al-Qaida leader in Yemen has killed five militants in the country's south, according to local officials.

The air strike was aimed at Qaid al-Dahab, a local leader of al-Qaida, who was travelling in a convoy of three cars near the town of Radda, 100 miles of the capital, Sana'a.

Yemeni authorities said four militants were wounded in the attack. The officials said al-Dahab's fate was not yet known.

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More News On Yemen's War Against Al Qaeda

Al-Qaida leaders escape drone attack -- UPI
Yemen: US drone strike kills 5 militants -- FOX News/AP
U.S. drone strike, clashes kill 10 Al-Qaeda fighters in Yemen -- Daily Star
Yemen says 17 militants killed in air raids, clashes -- AFP
Yemen says 27 al-Qaida militants, 7 soldiers killed in clashes in south -- Washington Post/AP
Yemen army, Qaeda clashes leave 33 dead -- AFP
Yemeni army reports progress against al Qaeda -- Deutsche Welle
Yemen army tightens grip on militant-held town -- Chicago Tribune/Reuters
Al-Qaida group seeks truce in Yemen -- UPI
Yemen: Al Qaeda Falls Back -- Strategy Page
US wades deeper into counterterrorism fight in Yemen and East Africa -- The Hill
Panetta says no need for US boots in Yemen -- AFP

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