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Yemen: Air strikes 'target tribal fighters' | Yemen: Air strikes 'target tribal fighters' |
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Government forces have carried out air strikes against tribal forces opposed to President Ali Abdullah Saleh, tribesmen say. | |
They said air force planes struck an area in Naham province, outside the capital, Sanaa, leaving an unknown number of dead and injured. | |
Government and tribal forces have been battling each other for days. | Government and tribal forces have been battling each other for days. |
Supporters of the government and the opposition have both called for large demonstrations later on Friday. | |
President Saleh has faced a wave of popular protests similar to those seen in other Arab countries, as well as a mounting challenge from a rival clan. | |
The air strikes reported in Naham province, north-east of Sanaa, appear to mark a further escalation in recent fighting. | |
One tribal leader, Sheik Ali Saif, told the Associated Press news agency that his forces had earlier surrounded a Republican Guard camp in Naham to try to prevent government forces from travelling to the capital to fight tribal gunmen. | |
President Saleh has repeatedly refused to sign a deal that would see him transfer power. |