Clashes began at night and continued for 14 hours . Police said that at least four of the dead were foreign fighters . However , if this file is not resolved soon , then al Qaeda could be a threat to not only Yemen but the entire region , '' said Mohammed Abulahoum , the president of the opposition Justice and Building party . Security officials said at least 65 foreign fighters have been killed in Abyan since May .
Clashes began at night and continued for 14 hours . Police said that at least four of the dead were foreign fighters . Security officials said at least 65 foreign fighters have been killed in Abyan since May .