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Yemen conflict: Saudi-led strike 'hits wrong troops'
Source: BBC
The Saudi-led air coalition targeting Shia Houthi rebels in Yemen has mistakenly hit a pro-government position, killing at least 20 troops, security officials and witnesses say.
At least another 20 people are thought to have been injured.
The strike occurred between the southern Taiz and Lahj provinces, which have seen fierce clashes recently.
"They thought the Houthis were still there," a pro-government security official told The Associated Press.
Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-34563528
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