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Qaeda suspect killed in clashes with Yemeni soldiers

SANAA, Oct 11 (KUNA) -- Al-Qaeda suspect was killed and two Yemeni soldiers were injured in clashes in Beir Ali area, near Bilhaf gas exporting port, Yemeni security source in Shabwa province, east of Yemen, said on Monday.
The source told KUNA that the clashes occurred between Yemeni soldiers and Al-Qaeda organization suspects.
The source confirmed that the two soldiers were transferred to nearby hospital.
Last month, Yemen's security said that Al-Hota town in Shabwa province was free from Al-Qaeda followers, the announcement came after a raid operation which resulted in killing five Al-Qaeda fighters and arrest of 28 others. (end) az.mb KUNA 112150 Oct 10NNNN