Al-Sahwa [Archives:2007/1068/Press Review]

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July 16 2007

Thursday, July 12
Main Headlines

– Yemeni Riyal price continues to decline despite Central Bank of Yemen's intervention for tenth time

– A draft law demands that citizens have an access to official information

– Maraqisha tribe gives local authority in Abyan a final ultimatum to release detained Sheikhs

– Joint Meeting Parties' symposium discusses significance and reality dialogue

– Yemen Female Media Forum launch a program on economic journalism

– Aden authorities heighten security measures following discovery of explosives

The weekly newspaper quoted Aden sources as saying that security authorities are hunting suspects charged with attempts and plots to launch offensives on big trade centers over the past two days. The sources added that security authorities are inspecting various areas in the governorate in search for suspects. The authorities declared financial awards estimated at YR 2 million for any individual who provides information leading to the arrest of terrorists.

The newspaper went on to say that authorities intensified security measures to protect the state's institutions, diplomatic missions, trade centers and tourist sites. According to the sources, preliminary investigations revealed that a taxi driver informed police that he found explosives and other suspicious devices in his car after he drove two people to one of Aden's zones.
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