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Thousands of women gathered in the southern Yemeni city to celebrate Tawakkol Karman, the first Arab woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Demonstrators also called on the international community to support a revolution in Yemen. At least 38 women were injured by rocks and batons when pro-government gangs attacked Sunday’s march.
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