SANA'A, May 3-Hundreds of locals in Mukala city of Hadramout Saturday organized a protest against the Al-Qaeda presence in the city. 

They chanted slogans, calling for the departure of Al-Qaeda operatives from the city. This comes after a local imam delivered a speech, condemning Al-AQaeda practices.

Al-Qaeda militants have been controlling Mukala city since early last month. 

The imam said Al-Qaeda members have robbed public banks and destabilized Mukala. 

Last week, residents of Ghail Bawazeer in Hadramout organized a similar protest, demanding Al-Qaeda men leave their area.