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Officials: Suicide Bombings Kill At Least 11 In Yemen


Officials say two suicide attacks killed at least 11 tribesman in southern Yemen on August 21.

Security officials say the attacks took place in Abyan province, a haven for militants believed to be linked to Al-Qaeda.

Security has deteriorated in the area since erupted in January against the rule of President Ali Abdullah Saleh in a movement inspired by events in Egypt and Tunisia.

The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity.

compiled from agency reports

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