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Ansar Al-Sharia militants kill seven soldiers S. Yemen

SANAA, April 1 (KUNA) -- Clashes erupted in military checkpoint in south of Yemen, between Ansar al-Sharia and Yemeni forces, that led to the death of seven soldiers, a security source said on Sunday.
Ansar al-Sharia, affiliated with al-Qaeda, have attacked a military checkpoint in Hadhramout governorate, killing seven soldiers and wounding others, some with severe injuries, the source added.
The attack came a day after clashes with al-Qaeda militants that killed 13 soldiers in Lahj providence, south of Yemen. (end) az.hs KUNA 011504 Apr 12NNNN