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Published 10/12/2009 by Albawaba


Yemen: 59 Shiite insurgents killed

A total of 59 Houthi insurgents have been killed, including senior leaders as the Yemeni army has expanded 'cleansing operations' against the Shiite rebels in several Saada areas, a security source said. The Houthis suffered big losses as many others were injured,...

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