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SANAA, Yemen – Terror mastermind and senior Al-Qaeda leader Anwar al-Awlaki has been killed, a senior U.S. official confirms.
The government of the Republic of Yemen has also released an official statement confirming Awlaki's death.
The Yemeni government said Awlaki was targeted and killed about five miles from the town of Khashef in the Province of Jawf.
The operation was launched earlier today at around 9:55 am, local time.
Yemeni security and tribal officials said an airstrike is thought to have been carried out by U.S. aircraft on Friday targeting a convoy of cars traveling in the eastern province of Marib.
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The New York Time: Anwar al-Awlaki, American-Born Qaeda Leader, Is Killed in Yemen
Big Peace: Yemen: U.S.-Born al-Qaida Cleric Anwar al-Awlaki Killed
CNN: U.S.-born Muslim cleric Anwar al-Awlaki killed: Yemeni officials
Erick Stakelbeck: Analysis of Anwar al-Awlaki's Death: What Does it Mean for Al Qaeda?
Video is from the Associated Press
Also see...
The New York Time: Anwar al-Awlaki, American-Born Qaeda Leader, Is Killed in Yemen
Big Peace: Yemen: U.S.-Born al-Qaida Cleric Anwar al-Awlaki Killed
CNN: U.S.-born Muslim cleric Anwar al-Awlaki killed: Yemeni officials
Erick Stakelbeck: Analysis of Anwar al-Awlaki's Death: What Does it Mean for Al Qaeda?
Video is from the Associated Press
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