10 Malaysian students released [Archives:2002/12/Local News]

At another level, Yemen announced that it has released 10 Malaysian students who were arrested two weeks ago.
The sources said their arrest was meant to make sure of their legal status in the country. Once it was proved that they are studying in the country with legal residence, they were released.
The Malaysian government was not happy about the incident and demanded the release of its citizens, as they are living in Yemen legally. The Malaysian students were arrested once they came back from Saudi Arabia after performing Hajj.
During the last few weeks, Yemen extradited over 100 foreigners including Americans, Brits and French. They were studying at Dar al-Haditt Scholastic Institute which was closed down mid January, 2002.

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