NDC: YEMEN TO CONTINUE FIGHTING TERROR, PURSUING AL-QAEDA ELEMENTS

SANA'A, Dec.19 (Saba) - The National Defense Council (NDC)
reaffirmed on Saturday that Yemen would continue to combat terrorism
and chase al-Qaeda elements to foil their plans which target the
security and stability in the country.

In its meeting, chaired by President Ali Abdullah Saleh, the
council addressed a number of issues and developments at the
national arena.

The council took a number of important decisions weather towards
the al-Qaeda activities or the current confrontations against the
insurgents in Saada province or the outlaw elements in some southern
districts and their supporters inside and outside the country.

The meeting dealt with the recent successful security operation
carried out by the security forces against al-Qaeda elements in
Arahab district north of the capital Sana'a and in the southern
province of Abyan.

The preventive operation represented a serious hit for the terrorist
elements, who planned to carry out terrorist acts and suicide
attacks targeting the homeland security and interests, the council
indicated.

The NDC affirmed the importance of gathering efforts and cooperation
to face terror which threatens the security and safety of all in the
country, the region and the world.

During the meeting, the council reviewed a report on the ongoing
battles in Saada province and Harf Sufian district against the
insurgents.

The council also got acquainted with the underway preparations for
holding the national dialog on December 26th, for which President
Saleh called last week, under the dome of the Shura Council with
participation of all political forces and civil society
organizations.

BA