Shi’ite rebels and government officials agreed to a cease-fire on Saturday, ending hostilities that have cost 4,000 lives so far this year.
In Yemen.
The rebels, the Young Faithful Believers, started fighting the government three years ago. During a spate of attacks in March, five members of the group were caught dressed as women, planning terrorist attacks.
The group, whose slogan is “Death to America, death to Israel, a curse on Jews and victory to Islam,” denies allegations that it is supported by Iran.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
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