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THREE soldiers from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were killed by landmines in the southern Yemeni city of Zinjibar on Saturday.

Air strikes by the Saudi-led coalition killed at least 20 militiamen in a “friendly fire” incident the same day.

The three Emiratis were killed by mines laid by retreating Houthi forces while entering the port city Zinjibar.

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