Sunday, July 3, 2011

Yemen says youth militias formed to fight al-Qaida

By AHMED AL-HAJ

Associated Press

Sunday, Jul. 3, 2011

SANAA, Yemen -- Yemeni officials say the government has formed special youth militias to prevent militants linked to al-Qaida from gaining a foothold in the strategic southern port city of Aden.

The officials said Sunday there are signs that the presence of al-Qaida linked militants in Aden is growing. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media.

Authorities in Aden spotted a newly created militant training camp, officials say. They have also detected attempts by militants in Aden to store large amounts of weapons and explosives in rented apartments and houses.

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