Yemenis locate German hostages - German minister

Yemenis locate German hostages - German minister

news.bbc.co.uk

Germany's foreign minister has said Yemeni officials told him they knew where five German nationals abducted in Yemen seven months ago were being held.

Guido Westerwelle made the comments after talks in Sanaa during his surprise visit to the Gulf country.

Five Germans and a Briton were seized in Yemen while picnicking in June

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Does this strike anybody as a bit too convenient? My wishes are for the hostages and their families but the hostage takers in the region do not have the best track record.

Does anybody remember the two German nurses and a South Korean aid worker that were found dead in June?

I say they are simply trying to gain some sort of advantage or favor.

I hope I'm wrong and they return safely.


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reply to post by SLAYER69


Here is a news flash All EU and USA citzens stay out of this countrys, this will avoid you being taken hostage, If you feel the need for whatever reason to be there take some Ex- Military people with you for protection.

Never know who they may have to waterboard there.

reply to post by poedxsoldiervet


Here's an interesting article.
Stay tuned.
Afghan fighters join Yemeni rebels

DUBAI: Dozens of Saudi and Egyptian veterans of al-Qaeda's operations in Afghanistan have been pouring into Yemen, a senior Yemeni official warns.

In a gloomy assessment of Yemen's security, a regional governor says jihadis from across the Arab world are hiding in the lawless hills where the so-called Christmas ''underwear bomber'' is thought to have trained.

[edit on 11-1-2010 by SLAYER69]