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Yemen violence: Suspected militants 'attack' army camp Yemen violence: 'Thirty dead' in twin attacks on army
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At least 30 soldiers have died after suspected militants launched an attack on an army camp in southern Yemen, sources say. At least 30 people were killed when suspected militants launched simultaneous attacks on military targets in southern Yemen, sources say.
Two car bombs were reportedly exploded in the attack at the post in Shabwa province. Two car bombs reportedly exploded at a camp in Shabwa province, killing around 20 soldiers and wounding many others.
The government is battling al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula militants who often target the military. 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.