Yemeni Army Retakes Last al-Qaida Bastion In South -- Voice of America
Yemeni officials say government troops have recaptured the last major al-Qaida stronghold in southern Abyan province. It is the third militant bastion to fall in a week during an all-out U.S.-backed offensive.
Friday's rout of Islamist fighters from the port town of Shaqra comes just days after Yemeni forces regained control of Abyan's provincial capital, Zinjibar, and the town of Jaar to the north.
Thousands of troops backed by tanks and fighter jets are taking part in the month-long offensive, joined by local tribesmen.
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