May 2002
Arrest of 85 Suspects Linked to Al-Qaeda and Islamic Jihad Network in Yemen - 2002-05-31
Yemeni police have arrested 85 individuals suspected of ties to Al-Qaeda and Islamic Jihad. This follows claims by the Speaker of Parliament that hundreds or…
Al-Qaeda Has No Supporters in Yemen - 2002-05-24
Yemen's Prime Minister Abdul Qadir Bajamal declared that there are no Al-Qaeda supporters in Yemen willing to conduct operations, despite claims of responsibility for bombings.…
Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Yemen
A Yemeni man, Samer Yahya Odeh, was sentenced to ten years in prison for throwing a grenade at the U.S. embassy shortly after a visit…
U.S. Forces Enter Yemen to Combat Terrorism - 2002-05-16
U.S. forces have entered Yemen and Georgia to train local military in counter-terrorism efforts, with a focus on potential Al-Qaeda operatives in both regions. Approximately…
Explosion on the Outskirts of Sana'a, the Capital of Yemen - 2002-05-10
A small explosion occurred near the home of Yemen's Prime Minister in Sana'a, causing no injuries. A group sympathetic to Al-Qaeda has claimed responsibility for…