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Yemen violence: 'Thirty dead' in twin attacks on army | |
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At least 30 people were killed when suspected militants launched simultaneous attacks on military targets in southern Yemen, sources say. | |
Two car bombs reportedly exploded at a camp in Shabwa province, killing around 20 soldiers and wounding many others. | |
In a second assault in the area, gunmen also shot 10 soldiers in the town of Maifaa. | |
The government is battling al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) militants who often target the military. | |
A concealed bomb in one car exploded among a group of soldiers, as the driver sought to enter the camp, Reuters news agency reports. | |
The other explosive device was believed to have been detonated inside the camp. | |
AQAP, which is based in Yemen, has been described by the US as one of the world's most dangerous branches of al-Qaeda. | |
The group was formed in January 2009 when two al-Qaeda offshoots in Yemen and Saudi Arabia merged. |