Press Review [Archives:2000/03/Press Review]

Al-Ayyam
Independent   5 Ministers To Leave New Cabinet
Strong rumors say that Dr. Abdul Karim Al-Eryani may declare the formation of a new cabinet within the next few days.
An informed source reports that five ministers shall not join the new Government because their ministries shall be merged with other ministries.
Other sources said that the new cabinet should be declared simultaneously with other resolutions regarding civil and military appointments.
These moves agree with approaches declared by President Saleh in his electoral program during the last presidential elections. In that program the President said that he was going to make changes in several aspects concerning the fulfillment by the structures of government of their missions and duties in developing the country.
A German Terrorist Sentenced
The Associated Press reports that Johannes Winrick, who was accused of blowing up the French Cultural Center in Berlin in 1983, shall be sentenced next week, after a four- year long trial.
There are four other additional charges against him. He was arrested in Yemen in 1995.
New Cabinet Rumors Dismissed
A high-ranking official called us on phone to fully dismiss the news published last Wednesday about the new cabinet. The official said what was published by Al-Ayyam was completely groundless. He added that Al-Ayyam and other media should scrutinize any news before publishing.
It is to be recalled that Al-Ayyam published last Wednesday that consistent whispers in the political streets speak about a new cabinet…. so many officials refused when questioned by Al-Ayyam and other media to confirm or deny those whispers, which contradicts with law.
Amsurrah Water-Tank Blasted Again
There was a dreadful explosion at 10.00 p.m. last Tuesday when unknown persons threw a bomb near Amsurrah water tank, at Amsurrah, Abyan governorate. The tank is considered a vital source providing the population of Amsurrah and nearby villages with clean water.
The culprits disappeared and the competent authorities continue looking for them. Till now their identities are not known. This is the 2nd attempt in less than two months to blast the water-tank.

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