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| Yemen weapons factory hit by explosions |
| 2011-03-28 |
| A series of explosions at an ammunition factory in southern Yemen has killed at least 78 people and wounded many, doctors say. The blasts shook the southern town of Jaar and could be heard 10 miles (15km) away. It is not yet clear what caused the incident. Though the next sentence gives a clue: The plant was reportedly seized by militants on Sunday amid clashes with government forces. They said the dead included women and children. Of course. Any fluffy bunnies hurt? The factory, in the Khanfar area, close to Jaar city, makes munitions and Kalashnikov rifles, according to AP news agency. Ambulances have been bringing the injured to Jaar's al-Razi hospital. |
| Posted by:Glenmore |