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106 Dead After Militants Attack Yemeni Base

HeadlineMar 05, 2012

In news from Yemen, at least 106 people have died in heavy fighting between militants from the group Ansar al-Sharia and Yemeni troops. Fifty-five troops were also reportedly taken hostage. The fighting began when militants conducted a surprise attack on military bases outside of Zinjibar.

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