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Suicide car bomber attacks southern Yemen checkpoint; 7 dead

AHMED AL-HAJ, Associated Press


SANAA, Yemen (AP) — A suicide car bomber struck a checkpoint in the southern Yemen city of Aden, killing seven, security officials said.

The Islamic State affiliate in Yemen claimed responsibility for Friday's attack in a statement posted by the group's supporters on Twitter. It was not possible to verify the claim.

Witnesses said firefighters and ambulances rushed to the scene in the busy district of Crater. Body parts were scattered on the ground. Officials said eight people were injured.

The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the press.

The checkpoint was manned by policemen and policewomen after authorities received tips that IS militants are disguising themselves as women.

Friday's attack comes one day after a suicide bomber blew up his vehicle near the presidential palace housing the president and prime minister. At least seven were killed in that attack, and the Islamic State affiliate claimed responsibility.

IS has claimed responsibility for some of the deadliest attacks in Yemen since March, including the assassination of a city governor and the bombing of a hotel that formerly housed the Cabinet.

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-- (c) Associated Press 2016-01-30

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The checkpoint was manned by policemen and policewomen after authorities received tips that IS militants are disguising themselves as women.

huh.png This is implying that there are no female IS militants. Ridiculous.

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The checkpoint was manned by policemen and policewomen after authorities received tips that IS militants are disguising themselves as women.

huh.png This is implying that there are no female IS militants. Ridiculous.

No, they're wearing full abayas to hide their identity.

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The checkpoint was manned by policemen and policewomen after authorities received tips that IS militants are disguising themselves as women.

huh.png This is implying that there are no female IS militants. Ridiculous.

No, they're wearing full abayas to hide their identity.

You are missing the point I am making.

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