The province of Abyan in Yemen was under al-Qaeda's control for almost a year.<br /><br />It was retaken by government forces, but many were killed, thousands fled and buildings were destroyed.<br /><br />International aid agencies are stepping in to help cash-strapped government to rebuild the former al-Qaeda stronghold.<br /><br />Al Jazeera's Hashem Ahelbarra reports from Zinjibar.
