US marine presence stirs anger in Yemen

US marine presence stirs anger in Yemen

Sanaa, the Yemeni capital, is once again on high alert after a French magazine released controversial cartoon depictions of the Prophet Muhammad only days after protests over an anti-Islam video.br br In an effort to boost security in the city, Washington has sent in dozens of marines to protect the US embassy.br br In a nation where drone strikes targeting al-Qaeda fighters have killed civilians, the marines' presence has caused a controversy among the political and religious leadership.br br They say it is a breach of their sovereignty. Al Jazeera's Jane Ferguson reports from Sanaa.


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