YEMEN ARRESTS THREE AL-QAEDA SUSPECTS

SANA'A, Jan.06 (Saba)-Yemen said on Wednesday that it had arrested
three al-Qaeda suspects and four others whom were accused of hiding
the three.

The three suspects were injured last Tuesday in a raid launched by
security forces to arrest an al-Qaeda leader, Mohammad al-Haniq, in
Arhab district, north Sana'a.

Interior Ministry said that Yemen's war on terrorism and al-Qaeda
would continue almost daily to prevent al-Qaeda operations against
any national and foreign interests.

"Security forces renewed their warning against sheltering any of
terror elements or providing any assistance", according to the
Ministry.

Until now, over 30 al-Qaeda suspects have been arrested and
authorities are still following up and pursuing the remaining
terrorists.

Foreign Minister Abu Bakr al-Qirbi has said the recent months have
seen enhanced cooperation between Yemen and the United States.

MD/YA