Saturday, September 12, 2009

Peace Talks Rejected In Yemen. War Escalates

Yemeni Army

Yemen Rejects Peace Talks With Rebels -- Christian Science Monitor

The country has instead launched fresh attacks on a Houthi stronghold. The conflict threatens to destabilize the country, increasing its potential to become a terrorist haven.

The Yemeni government has rejected calls to return to peace talks with Shiite rebels fighting a five-year campaign in the north, and will continue its military operations that have so far killed hundreds and failed to quell the rebellion. The conflict, together with a separatist movement in the south, threatens to destabilize the country and make it more susceptible to becoming a haven for militant groups, including Al Qaeda.

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More News On Yemen

Yemen army 'preparing assault on key rebel road' -- AFP
Yemen plans new attack on Shia fighters -- Press TV
In Yemen, Shia fighters seize military base -- Press TV
On the brink of implosion -- Al Ahran
Hunger and despair in Yemen -- Examiner
Foreign states blamed in Yemen war -- Yemen Online
Arab Countries Support Yemen's Unity and Stability -- Yemen Post
Q+A-What are the risks of instability in Yemen? -- Yemen Online

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