Thursday, September 3, 2009

Yemen Civil War -- News Updates September 3, 2009

Government capabilities in Yemen are stretched thin with a
Shiite rebellion in the north demanding its troops. Photo AFP


Al-Qaeda Launchpad In Yemen Gives Saudis New Headache -- AFP

DUBAI — Al-Qaeda's regrouping in Yemen is proving a headache for authorities in neighbouring Saudi Arabia, who have dealt severe blows to the jihadists but have failed to eliminate the root causes of extremism in the kingdom, analysts say.

The suicide attack on anti-terror chief Prince Mohammed bin Nayef last week backs reports that Saudi militants have taken neighbouring -- and mostly lawless -- Yemen as a base to launch attacks in their home country.

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More News On Yemen

Yemen rebels warn of "long war" after offer rejected -- Reuters
Yemen steps up attacks on Houthis -- Al Jazeera
Yemen says kills 11 rebels -- Reuters
Yemen downplaying defeats in north: Houthis -- Press TV (Iran)
Rebel video 'shows Yemeni POWs' -- BBC
Yemen rejects Zaidi rebel truce offer, intensifies offensive -- AFP
Yemeni government rejects rebels' truce offer -- Reuters
Yemenis fleeing fighting say Saudis turned them back -- AFP
Yemen protests to Iran over Shi'ite rebels -- Reuters
ANALYSIS-Yemen's troubles test President Saleh's grip -- Reuters
U.N. aid chief: uprooted Yemenis may move to Saudi -- Reuters
Yemen and UN launch urgent appeal for aid funding following clashes in north -- UN News Centre

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