Mareb tribesmen warn Al Qaeda from staying in their province
By Nasser Arrabyee/31/12/2009
The Yemeni security forces arrested Mohammed Abdu Saleh Al Hawdali in the raid implemented Wednesday on Al Qaeda hideout in Al Hodidah province west of the country, an official statement said Thursday.
The statement described Al Hawdali as a dangerous operative of Al Qaeda, and that his arrest came after accurate surveillance for his movements.
And in Arhab, east of the capital Sana'a, the security forces arrested Mohammed Ali Al Hanek as an Al Qaeda operative, according to the same statement. Al Hanek, fought with Al Qaeda in Afghanistan, the statement said.
Meanwhile, Tribesmen from Mareb, east of Yemen, warned Al Qaeda operatives to immediately leave their province, otherwise, they will be struck like their comrades in Arhab, Abyan and Shabwah.
In a statement published by the state-run media Thursday , the tribesmen warned the Al Qaeda operatives from their province Marib, in particular from Abaida valley saying it was a safe haven planning many terrorist acts.
The tribesmen warned Aidh Jaber Al Shabwani, Ali Fares, Tarek bin Saood Mueli, Ghalib al Zaidi and others, who are from Mareb, from staying in the province of Marib any more.
The tribesmen said that Mareb was safe haven for planning and implementing many terrorist acts like the assassination of security officials in Hudhrmout and Mareb and killing tourists.
The tribesmen's statement came after the government warned the tribesmen everywhere in Yemen from any cooperation with Al Qaeda elements.
The government said, those in Mareb, or anywhere else, will certainly have the same fate as their comrades in Arhab, Abyan and Shabwah.
This came after an Al Qaeda operative was injured and arrested and at least three of his comrades escaped after clashes with security forces in Hodeida province west of Yemen, local and security sources said Wednesday.
The injured man was taken by soldiers to a hospital for treatment and other security forces followed at least three Al Qaeda operatives who eascped from the village of Dair Al Ajabiri, about 30 km north of Hodeida city after they clashed with the security, the local sources said.
The clashes happened at 10 am today Wednesday, when the security forces raided the house of Nasser Ahmed Zuraiban Al Ahdal, where the group was hiding.
Al Ahdal, the owner of the house, who escaped also, was known in his village as a former Al Qaeda member after being released from the intelligence prison on condition that he would renounce any armed activity.
He used to go to security authorities for signing every month to prove his obedience and compliance with the instructions.
However, the security officials the Al Qaeda man, was arrested in the same village without any clashes.
The raid happened at 6 am today Wednesday in the village of Dair Al Jabiri and because it was very accurate the man was arrested without any clashes, an unidentified security official was quoted by the State-run media.
Thursday, 31 December 2009
Mareb tribesmen warn Al Qaeda from staying in their province
By Nasser Arrabyee/31/12/2009
Tribesmen from Mareb, east of Yemen, warned Al Qaeda operatives to immediately leave their province, otherwise they will be struck like their comrades in Arhab, Abyan and Shabwah.
In a statement published by the state-run media, the tribesmen warned the Al Qaeda operatives from their province Marib, in particular from Abaida valley saying it was a safe haven planning many terrorist acts.
The tribesmen warned Aidh Jaber Al Shabwani, Ali Fares, Tarek bin Saood Mueli, Ghalib al Zaidi and others, who are from Mareb, from staying in the province of Marib any more.
The tribesmen said that Mareb was safe haven for planning and implementing many terrorist acts like the assassination of security officials in Hudhrmout and Mareb and killing tourists.
The tribesmen's statement came after the government warned the tribesmen everywhere in Yemen from any cooperation with Al Qaeda elements.
The government said, those in Mareb, or anywhere else, will certainly have the same fate as their comrades in Arhab, Abyan and Shabwah.
This came after an Al Qaeda operative was injured and arrested and at least three of his comrades escaped after clashes with security forces in Hodeida province west of Yemen, local and security sources said Wednesday.
The injured man was taken by soldiers to a hospital for treatment and other security forces followed at least three Al Qaeda operatives who eascped from the village of Dair Al Ajabiri, about 30 km north of Hodeida city after they clashed with the security, the local sources said.
The clashes happened at 10 am today Wednesday, when the security forces raided the house of Nasser Ahmed Zuraiban Al Ahdal, where the group was hiding.
Al Ahdal, the owner of the house, who escaped also, was known in his village as a former Al Qaeda member after being released from the intelligence prison on condition that he would renounce any armed activity.
He used to go to security authorities for signing every month to prove his obedience and compliance with the instructions.
However, the security officials the Al Qaeda man, was arrested in the same village without any clashes.
The raid happened at 6 am today Wednesday in the village of Dair Al Jabiri and because it was very accurate the man was arrested without any clashes, an unidentified security official was quoted by the State-run media.
Tribesmen from Mareb, east of Yemen, warned Al Qaeda operatives to immediately leave their province, otherwise they will be struck like their comrades in Arhab, Abyan and Shabwah.
In a statement published by the state-run media, the tribesmen warned the Al Qaeda operatives from their province Marib, in particular from Abaida valley saying it was a safe haven planning many terrorist acts.
The tribesmen warned Aidh Jaber Al Shabwani, Ali Fares, Tarek bin Saood Mueli, Ghalib al Zaidi and others, who are from Mareb, from staying in the province of Marib any more.
The tribesmen said that Mareb was safe haven for planning and implementing many terrorist acts like the assassination of security officials in Hudhrmout and Mareb and killing tourists.
The tribesmen's statement came after the government warned the tribesmen everywhere in Yemen from any cooperation with Al Qaeda elements.
The government said, those in Mareb, or anywhere else, will certainly have the same fate as their comrades in Arhab, Abyan and Shabwah.
This came after an Al Qaeda operative was injured and arrested and at least three of his comrades escaped after clashes with security forces in Hodeida province west of Yemen, local and security sources said Wednesday.
The injured man was taken by soldiers to a hospital for treatment and other security forces followed at least three Al Qaeda operatives who eascped from the village of Dair Al Ajabiri, about 30 km north of Hodeida city after they clashed with the security, the local sources said.
The clashes happened at 10 am today Wednesday, when the security forces raided the house of Nasser Ahmed Zuraiban Al Ahdal, where the group was hiding.
Al Ahdal, the owner of the house, who escaped also, was known in his village as a former Al Qaeda member after being released from the intelligence prison on condition that he would renounce any armed activity.
He used to go to security authorities for signing every month to prove his obedience and compliance with the instructions.
However, the security officials the Al Qaeda man, was arrested in the same village without any clashes.
The raid happened at 6 am today Wednesday in the village of Dair Al Jabiri and because it was very accurate the man was arrested without any clashes, an unidentified security official was quoted by the State-run media.
Wednesday, 30 December 2009
An Al Qaeda man injured and arrested, three escaped after clashes with security
By Nasser Arrabyee/30/12/2009
Al Qaeda operative was injured and arrested and at least three of his comrades escaped after clashes with security forces in Hodeida province west of Yemen,
Local and security sources said Wednesday.
The injured man was taken by soldiers to a hospital for treatment and other security forces followed at least three Al Qaeda operatives who eascped from the village of Dair Al Ajabiri, about 30 km north of Hodeida city after they clashed with the security, the local sources said.
The clashes happened at 10 am today Wednesday, when the security forces raided the house of Nasser Ahmed Zuraiban Al Ahdal, where the group was hiding.
Al Ahdal, the owner of the house, who escaped also, was known in his village as a former Al Qaeda member after being released from the intelligence prison on condition that he would renounce any armed activity.
He used to go to security authorities for signing every month to prove his obedience and compliance with the instructions.
However, the security officials the Al Qaeda man was arrested in the same village without any clashes.
The raid happened at 6 am today Wednesday in the village of Dair Al Jabiri and because it was very accurate the man was arrested without any clashes, an unidentified security official was quoted by the State-run media.
Al Qaeda operative was injured and arrested and at least three of his comrades escaped after clashes with security forces in Hodeida province west of Yemen,
Local and security sources said Wednesday.
The injured man was taken by soldiers to a hospital for treatment and other security forces followed at least three Al Qaeda operatives who eascped from the village of Dair Al Ajabiri, about 30 km north of Hodeida city after they clashed with the security, the local sources said.
The clashes happened at 10 am today Wednesday, when the security forces raided the house of Nasser Ahmed Zuraiban Al Ahdal, where the group was hiding.
Al Ahdal, the owner of the house, who escaped also, was known in his village as a former Al Qaeda member after being released from the intelligence prison on condition that he would renounce any armed activity.
He used to go to security authorities for signing every month to prove his obedience and compliance with the instructions.
However, the security officials the Al Qaeda man was arrested in the same village without any clashes.
The raid happened at 6 am today Wednesday in the village of Dair Al Jabiri and because it was very accurate the man was arrested without any clashes, an unidentified security official was quoted by the State-run media.
More than 8 Al Houthi rebels killed
By Nasser Arrabyee/30/12/2009
More than 8 Al Houthi rebels were killed including field leaders in air strikes which targeted hideouts and supply cars in the main strongholds of Dhahyan and Sakain, military sources said Wednesday.
Four supply cars, and two weapons and ammunition stores and more than five hideouts were destroyed in air raids and artillery bombardments in various places in Sa'ada mainly in Dhahyan and Sakain over the last 24 hours, the sources said.
The rebel field leader Abdul Rahaim Al Ajri, and rebels Mohsen Bukhtan, Ali Bukhtsn, Qasem Abdullah Qardash, Ahmed Ismail Al Dailami, Yahya Awki, and Mahdi Al Saifi were killed in those raids, the sources said.
More than 8 Al Houthi rebels were killed including field leaders in air strikes which targeted hideouts and supply cars in the main strongholds of Dhahyan and Sakain, military sources said Wednesday.
Four supply cars, and two weapons and ammunition stores and more than five hideouts were destroyed in air raids and artillery bombardments in various places in Sa'ada mainly in Dhahyan and Sakain over the last 24 hours, the sources said.
The rebel field leader Abdul Rahaim Al Ajri, and rebels Mohsen Bukhtan, Ali Bukhtsn, Qasem Abdullah Qardash, Ahmed Ismail Al Dailami, Yahya Awki, and Mahdi Al Saifi were killed in those raids, the sources said.
Sunday, 27 December 2009
Yemen calls rebels to put down weapons after top leaders killed
By Nasser Arrabyee/28/12/2009
The Yemen's supreme security committee called Monday Al Houthi rebels to put down weapons and surrender themselves after their top leader and 13 other field leaders were killed over the last few days.
"The heads of the rebellion have met their certain fate, and the remaining are escaping now like the panic –stricken rats from field of battles after committing the most brutal crimes," said the committee in an official statement published Monday.
"Take this opportunity and return to your children, wives, parents, and live with them in security and safety," the statement added.
This call comes after the death of the rebels' leader Abdul Malik Al Houthi, has become almost confirmed. He died two days ago from injuries he sustained in an air strike on one of his hideouts two weeks ago, according to concurrent information many military and independent sources in Sa'ada.
No confirmation or denial from the Al Houthi side on the death of their top leader until today Monday.
The security authorities published also Monday the names of 13 field leaders who were killed in fierce and decisive battles over the last few days in various places in Sa'ada.
The call also comes at the time when the army claims it is about to finish the war as it is advancing in all frontlines against the blockaded and exhausted rebels.
The Yemen's supreme security committee called Monday Al Houthi rebels to put down weapons and surrender themselves after their top leader and 13 other field leaders were killed over the last few days.
"The heads of the rebellion have met their certain fate, and the remaining are escaping now like the panic –stricken rats from field of battles after committing the most brutal crimes," said the committee in an official statement published Monday.
"Take this opportunity and return to your children, wives, parents, and live with them in security and safety," the statement added.
This call comes after the death of the rebels' leader Abdul Malik Al Houthi, has become almost confirmed. He died two days ago from injuries he sustained in an air strike on one of his hideouts two weeks ago, according to concurrent information many military and independent sources in Sa'ada.
No confirmation or denial from the Al Houthi side on the death of their top leader until today Monday.
The security authorities published also Monday the names of 13 field leaders who were killed in fierce and decisive battles over the last few days in various places in Sa'ada.
The call also comes at the time when the army claims it is about to finish the war as it is advancing in all frontlines against the blockaded and exhausted rebels.
Top leader of rebels died and buried
By Nasser Arrabyee/27/12/2009
The top leader of rebels in Sa'ada north of Yemen, Abdul Malik Al Houthi has died after he was seriously injured in an air strike two weeks ago, military and independent sources said Sunday.
Various and concurrent sources from Sa'ada said Sunday that Abdul Malik Al Houthi was buried on Saturday in Al Malahaid area, west of Sa'ada.
He was buried next to the house of Ahmed Al Hadawi, who is very close to Al Houthi family, military and the concurrent independent sources said.
Despite the fact that the burial took place secretly to avoid any effect on the morale of the rebels still fighting the Yemeni army, the news of his death is spreading quickly everywhere in Sa'ada, the sources said.
No denial or confirmation from Al Houthi side about the death and burial of Abdul Malik.
However, Yousif Al Madani, who is acting as the top leader instead of Abdul Malik, distributed leaflets signed by Abdul Malik to his field leaders saying, "Do not believe any propaganda about the death of our leader Abdul Malik,", according to concurrent sources from Sa'ada.
The Yemeni army on its part, distributed leaflets all over Sa'ada calling the blockaded rebels, to surrender to the army and the tribal chiefs and members of parliament. Guarantees were given for those who will surrender to return home to their families without any punishments, according to the contents of the leaflets.
On December 17th, the army said warplanes implemented raids on the house of Kasem Mahdi Al Hafad in Wadi Al Hebal, Sakain district, where Abdul Malik and a number of rebels were staying. The army, at the time, said Abdul Malik was serious injured. Al Houthi office denied the news as untrue. But, Abdul Malik, was disappeared from that time.
The top leader of rebels in Sa'ada north of Yemen, Abdul Malik Al Houthi has died after he was seriously injured in an air strike two weeks ago, military and independent sources said Sunday.
Various and concurrent sources from Sa'ada said Sunday that Abdul Malik Al Houthi was buried on Saturday in Al Malahaid area, west of Sa'ada.
He was buried next to the house of Ahmed Al Hadawi, who is very close to Al Houthi family, military and the concurrent independent sources said.
Despite the fact that the burial took place secretly to avoid any effect on the morale of the rebels still fighting the Yemeni army, the news of his death is spreading quickly everywhere in Sa'ada, the sources said.
No denial or confirmation from Al Houthi side about the death and burial of Abdul Malik.
However, Yousif Al Madani, who is acting as the top leader instead of Abdul Malik, distributed leaflets signed by Abdul Malik to his field leaders saying, "Do not believe any propaganda about the death of our leader Abdul Malik,", according to concurrent sources from Sa'ada.
The Yemeni army on its part, distributed leaflets all over Sa'ada calling the blockaded rebels, to surrender to the army and the tribal chiefs and members of parliament. Guarantees were given for those who will surrender to return home to their families without any punishments, according to the contents of the leaflets.
On December 17th, the army said warplanes implemented raids on the house of Kasem Mahdi Al Hafad in Wadi Al Hebal, Sakain district, where Abdul Malik and a number of rebels were staying. The army, at the time, said Abdul Malik was serious injured. Al Houthi office denied the news as untrue. But, Abdul Malik, was disappeared from that time.
Saturday, 26 December 2009
Iranian sentenced to death, two jailed five years for drug charges
22 Al Houthi rebels and 6 more drug dealers to stand trial
By Nasser Arrabyee/26/12/2009
An Iranian man was sentenced to death and two other Iranians were sentenced to five years in prison each after being convicted of bringing drugs from Iran to Yemen.
Chaired by Judge Redhwan Al Namer, the Yemeni State Security Court passed Saturday the death sentence to Mumtaz Sultan Amiri, and the five-year terms to Iman Khan Dust Mohammed, and Abdul Wahed Mohammed Ishaq.
The court acquitted seven other Iranians of the drug charges.
The 10 Iranian men were put on trial in February this year for charges of bringing and trading drugs.
They were arrested in December 2008, in the coasts of Hudhrmout east of Yemen with 1 ton and 60 km of drugs hidden in their boat.
Meanwhile, the prosecution of the same court received Saturday files of 6 drug traders from Sa'ada who were dealing with Al Houthi rebels.
The prosecution also received on the same day files of 15 Al Houthi field leaders who were arrested in Sa'ada for charges of carrying out sabotage acts and resisting the authorities.
Seven more rebels led by Sultan Turki Kharasan were handed to the prosecution on Saturday for charges of cooperating with Al Houthi rebels in Al Jawf province. The seven men were arrested on December 20th, in Al Jawf. The Ministry of Interior said in a statement Saturday, the 22 rebels and 6 drug dealers were transferred from Saa'da and Al Jawf to the central prison of Sana'a on Saturday.
By Nasser Arrabyee/26/12/2009
An Iranian man was sentenced to death and two other Iranians were sentenced to five years in prison each after being convicted of bringing drugs from Iran to Yemen.
Chaired by Judge Redhwan Al Namer, the Yemeni State Security Court passed Saturday the death sentence to Mumtaz Sultan Amiri, and the five-year terms to Iman Khan Dust Mohammed, and Abdul Wahed Mohammed Ishaq.
The court acquitted seven other Iranians of the drug charges.
The 10 Iranian men were put on trial in February this year for charges of bringing and trading drugs.
They were arrested in December 2008, in the coasts of Hudhrmout east of Yemen with 1 ton and 60 km of drugs hidden in their boat.
Meanwhile, the prosecution of the same court received Saturday files of 6 drug traders from Sa'ada who were dealing with Al Houthi rebels.
The prosecution also received on the same day files of 15 Al Houthi field leaders who were arrested in Sa'ada for charges of carrying out sabotage acts and resisting the authorities.
Seven more rebels led by Sultan Turki Kharasan were handed to the prosecution on Saturday for charges of cooperating with Al Houthi rebels in Al Jawf province. The seven men were arrested on December 20th, in Al Jawf. The Ministry of Interior said in a statement Saturday, the 22 rebels and 6 drug dealers were transferred from Saa'da and Al Jawf to the central prison of Sana'a on Saturday.
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