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One Yemeni killed, six injured in clashes W. of Aden

SANAA, Oct 12 (KUNA) -- One Yemeni was killed and six others injured in clashes in southern city of Aden Saturday, between militants factions calling for the separation of southern Yemen from the north.
Security sources said armed clashes between supporters of the former president of the South Ali Salem Al-Beedh and followers of the southern Movement leader Hassan Ba'oom took place after Al-Beedh's supporters were prevented from hoisting his photos in the town's hall square.
Supporters of the Southern Movement staged huge protests in the city's main hall, the largest city in the south attended by several thousands of people to mark the 50th anniversary of the revolution of October 14th 1963 that led to the departure of the British occupation from Southern Yemen on November 30, 1967.
The British occupation lasted for more than 139 years.
Supporters of the southern movement called for the separation from the north, which was united in May 22nd 1990. (end) az.mb KUNA 122117 Oct 13NNNN