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US officials have confirmed that Yemeni authorities have detained 12 Americans, and the arrests were linked to a joint U.S.-Yemeni anti-terror campaign, a State Department spokesman said.The spokesman, P.J. Crowley, declined to provide details about the case, except to say the State Department is aware of the arrests and is seeking more information about the individuals being held.The revelations come as the U.S. government continues to encourage Yemen to move against al-Qaida-linked militants in the country who officials fear may be involved in plots to attack America or other Western interests. Crowley added that the US would continue its support for Yemen.
