SANAA, May 9 (Reuters) - A gunfight broke out between Yemeni presidential palace security guards and militants in the capital Sanaa on Friday, witnesses told Reuters.

Heavy gunfire was heard in the area surrounding the presidential palace, and witnesses said the clashes were ongoing. (Reporting by Mohamed Ghobari; Editing by Amena Bakr and Robin Pomeroy)

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