Saudi and Yemeni special forces have captured head of Daesh group's branch in Yemen - Saudi-led military coalition
Saudi special forces in cooperation with their Yemeni counterparts"conducted a successful operation that resulted in the capture of the leader of the Daesh branch in Yemen," says coalition spokesman Turki al Maliki.Saudi and Yemeni special forces have captured the head of the Daesh group's branch in Yemen, the Saudi-led military coalition backing the country's government announced Tuesday.
"A house kept under close surveillance proved the presence of the terror group's leader, and other elements, along with three women and three children."Photographs of the raid released by Saudi authorities showed blindfolded and handcuffed men in the custody of soldiers. "The kingdom wears that declaration as a badge of honour. We will not rest until terrorism and extremism... are completely eradicated."Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula , considered by the US as the militant group's most dangerous branch, is also active in Yemen.
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