US Reopens Embassy in Yemen

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US Reopens Embassy in Yemen
January 05, 2010
Associated Press

SAN'A, Yemen -- The U.S. Embassy in Yemen reopened its doors today after a two-day closure, saying successful Yemeni counterterrorism operations have addressed the threat that prompted the measure.

The embassy shut down because of an imminent al-Qaida attack. In an announcement on its Web site, the embassy said Yemeni actions "have addressed a specific area of concern, and have contributed to the Embassys decision to resume operations."

The reopening comes a day after Yemeni security forces clashed with al-Qaida fighters, killing two, in the latest sign the embattled, longtime president is making good on vows that his country will cooperate with the United States in fighting the terror network.

The Yemeni Interior Ministry said today it had increased security measures around embassies.

"There is nothing to fear from any threats of terror attack," the ministry said in a statement. "Security is good in the capital and the provinces, and there is no fear for the lives of any foreigner or foreign embassy."


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