Yemen Hit Shows Al Qaeda Revival ; U.S. Embassy Repels Militants
The Washington Times › September 18, 2008
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An audacious attack on the U.S. Embassy in Yemen on Wednesday demonstrates a renewed offensive capability by al Qaeda and may be the group's premier operation for 2008, U.S. intelligence officials and specialists on the terrorist group said.
Yemen has a long history as a haven for al Qaeda and venue for attacks, beginning with the 2000 suicide ramming of the USS Cole. Over the past two years, the organization has regrouped in Pakistan's tribal region and trained recruits from Western nations and Africa.See the full content of this document
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Yemen Hit Shows Al Qaeda Revival ; U.S. Embassy Repels Militants
The identities of the attackers in the Yemeni capital of San'a were not clear, although a U.S. counterterrorism official said some of the assailants wore Yemeni military uniforms. He spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the nature of his work.
Sixteen people, including six of the assailants, ...See the full content of this document
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