Jemen

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Zunehmend anarchistische Zustände in Jemen:

Yemeni militants seize control of weapons factory

SANAA, Yemen (AP) – Militants seized control of a weapons factory and a nearby town in Yemen's south Sunday, said a witness and security officials, as political turmoil around the country causes security to unravel.
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The militants set up checkpoints around the small factory and the town of al-Husn, patrolling the streets and searching cars, said resident Wahib Abdul-Qader.

The militants are also battling security forces for control of a nearby Khanfar mountain that holds a radio station and a presidential guest house, said Saleh al-Shamsi, the head of security in the southern province of Abyan.

The area is known as a stronghold of al-Qaeda in Yemen.
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Al-Qaeda had seized control of towns in southern Yemen before, but in the past was vigorously confronted by security forces loyal to President Ali Abdullah Saleh. With Yemeni authorities now focused on the protests, it remains to be seen if anyone will challenge emboldened militant groups.
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