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Local Al-Qaeda leader surrenders in Yemen
2010-08-16
[Dawn] A local Al-Qaeda leader in Yemen who sheltered foreign militants, including Saudis, has surrendered to authorities, a Yemeni security official said on Sunday.

Jamaan Safian was responsible for the organisation's activities in the Al-Jawf province, northeast of the capital Sanaa, according to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

The source did not provide details on how the surrender was negotiated, or when it took place. Sufian's name does not appear on the Yemeni government list of most wanted Al-Qaeda militants.

In the past, Yemeni tribal leaders have negotiated agreements for the surrender of Al-Qaeda members.

The local branch of Osama bin Laden's organisation is especially active in Yemen's east.
Posted by:Fred

#1  "Local Al-Qaeda leader surrenders in Yemen"

"Escape scheduled for next Tuesday"
Posted by: American Delight   2010-08-16 18:21  

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