Posted on 05/19/2009 6:29:11 PM PDT by Cindy
SNIPPET: "SANAA, May 19 (KUNA) -- A senior Yemeni official warned on Tuesday of acts of sabotage that could be jointly launched by Al-Qaeda Organization in the Arabian Peninsula and the local militant group of Al-Hawthis."
SNIPPET: ""The organization could join hands with Al-Hawthis in wreaking havoc on Yemen and use the country as a launch pad for their terrorist acts regionally and internationally," he warned.
Al-Alimi made the remarks after Al-Qaeda leader Abu Basir Nasser Al-Wahayshi approved in an audio tape on Wednesday the militant activities in southern part of the Arabian Peninsula in a clear reference to Yemen.
"Al-Wahayshi's statements coincided with call of Abdel Malik Al-Hawthi for his followers (Hawthis) in Saada province to launch acts of sabotage. This synchronization indicates that there is a clear coordination between the two armed groups," the senior official noted."
(Excerpt) Read more at kuna.net.kw ...
Hat Tip: Oorang (posting on The Threat Matrix on FreeRepublic.com)
Al-Qaida has infiltrated the Yemeni police and military. There’s a Shi’ite group called “Believing Youth” that Iran funds as well. Yemen could be the next front in the war on terror.
Sad to see a country go from the seat of the Himyarite and Sabaean kingdoms to a third world terrorist pit.
Thanks for the additional info G8 Diplomat.
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