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Yemen releases 100 al-Qaeda fighters
 Yemen is reportedly releasing 100 suspected sympathizers of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden because they have repented and renounced violence. Daily "September 26" said the release of the suspects started Wednesday on the orders of President Ali Abdullah Saleh. Hammoud al-Hattar, the president of the committee meeting with extremists returning from Afghanistan, said none of the 100 being released are suspects in criminal acts. "They have all vowed and promised to renounce violence and respect the country's constitution and laws and help ensure national security and stability," Hattar said. He said the released suspects will be monitored by moderate Muslim clerics as well as security forces.Posted by: Dan Darling 2004-11-11 |
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