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May 24, 2011

6 Killed in Yemen Clashes 
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At least six people have died and dozens have been wounded in clashes in
the Yemeni capital of Sana'a. Guns, tanks and rocket-propelled grenades
were used in the fighting, making it one of the deadliest flare-ups
between government forces and opposition members since protests spread
throughout Yemen in January. Meanwhile, in the city of Ibb,
pro-government forces opened fire on the headquarters of the largest
member of Yemen’s opposition coalition. The violence came just one day
after President Ali Abudullah Saleh backed out of a deal to end his
33-year tenure.



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