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Ex-German soldiers allegedly try to start mercenary force in Yemen

The masterminds behind the operation are accused of seeking funding from Saudi Arabia, according to German media.
Yemen soldier

Two former German soldiers have been charged with terrorism for allegedly seeking to start a mercenary force to fight in the Yemeni civil war. 

The two men, identified as Arend-Adolf G. and Achim A., were arrested on “suspicion” of attempting to establish a terrorist organization, federal German prosecutors said in a press release Wednesday. 

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