Friday, June 3, 2011

Yemeni forces re-control gov't buildings

BEIJING, June 2 (Xinhuanet) -- Yemeni security forces have seized back three government buildings in the capital Sanaa. The buildings were previously held by armed tribesmen loyal to the opposition leader, Sadiq al- Ahmar.

An official from Yemen's Interior Ministry added that government forces also took control of a police station, and an Agriculture Ministry branch office. Government forces and tribal fighters exchanged fire in Sanaa on Wednesday, ending a brief truce. Yemeni medical officials say at least 41 people were killed in the overnight shelling and street battles. 120 people have died since fighting broke out earlier this week.

(Source: CNTV.cn)

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