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Yemen: Growing Unrest in the South

Mar 2, 2010 | 19:09 GMT

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Summary

The southern provinces of Yemen have seen a significant increase in targeted assassinations and violent unrest over the past week. The central government has blamed southern separatist leaders, labeling them members or supporters of al Qaeda in Yemen. But this label is a slippery one. From all indications, these leaders are not religiously motivated and have no solid ties to the jihadist group.

The fundamental question is whether al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula is directly involved....

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