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Re: UAE closes embassy in Yemen as violence continues 

By: killthecat in FFFT3 | Recommend this post (1)
Sat, 14 Feb 15 9:22 PM | 56 view(s)
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Hi Clo:

Yemen is a funny country. Fifteen years ago, my nephew was involved in updating their computer systems to be Y2K compliant. Upon arriving in country, he was immediately kidnapped, where he was wined and dined by his abductors until a modest ransom was paid. This ransom was in his budget. Thereafter he was doubly protected by the authorities and his former kidnappers who were grateful for the money. There was no crime reported.

The government official he was working with put a low priority on my nephew's efforts. He said Yemen was dark for 5,000 years - A few more months would be of minor consequence. This laizzes-faire attitude worked to my nephew's advantage because he was allowed to accomplish his assignment with virtually no interference by the government.


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UAE closes embassy in Yemen as violence continues
By: clo in FFFT3
Sat, 14 Feb 15 6:40 PM 		Msg. 09117 of 65535

KTC, seems many are 'bugging out'...
Maybe, they want to avoid another 'Benghazi'.

UAE closes embassy in Yemen as violence continues

The United Arab Emirates has joined several Western countries and Saudi Arabia in closing its embassy in Yemen. The move comes as the security situation in the country deteriorates still further.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday announced the closure of its embassy in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, citing an "increasing deterioration of the political and security situation," according to its foreign ministry.

It has become the latest country to close its mission in Yemen, after Germany, Italy, France, Britain, the Netherlands, the United States and Saudi Arabia made similar announcements in the past few days.

The moves come as the Shiite Houthi militia continues to tighten its grip on Yemen after taking formal control of the country two weeks ago, dissolving the government and parliament.

The Houthis, who call their takeover a "revolution" aimed at toppling a corrupt regime and avoiding economic ruin, are now continuing their armed push southward.

more:

http://www.dw.de/uae-closes-embassy-in-yemen-as-violence-continues/a-18257662

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