16 rebels arrested in Yemen

SAADA, Oct. 04 (Saba) - 16 Houthi rebels have been
arrested as the army continued to comb many areas in northern Yemen.
Six of the group were arrested at the checkpoint of Alzeela and tens were seized in
the Saada district.

The security forces also seized weapons as they raided rebel strongholds and hideouts.
In the meantime, the troops continue to battle the insurgents at farms and cleanse
other areas of them.
They also eliminated landmines planted by the rebels and repelled attacks causing
the rebel big life and material losses.
The army launched early August an offensive against the Houthi rebels in Yemen's
northern provinces of Saada and Amran that was triggered by continuous rebel
violence and
lawbreaking.
Hundreds of the rebels were killed in recent weeks as the army said the troops were
gaining victories, destroying insurgent positions and seizing their weapons.
The army has been battling the Houthi followers since 2004, with the government
offering several truces that were rejected by the Houthis.
The latest was offered few weeks ago, suggesting the rebels hand their weapons,
stop subversion, eliminate checkpoints, withdraw from Saada districts, and return
public
and military equipment seized during battles with the troops.
FR