Plots and super-plots

Article Abstract:

An inquiry is being carried out into the kidnapping of tourists in Yemen in Dec 1998. One issue that the British team will assess is whether there was a need for the gun battle that resulted in the hostages being freed, but also in the deaths of four of them. The men involved in the kidnapping were not part of a particular tribe, and claimed to be devout Muslims. The government claims an international conspiracy, and critics argue that this could be a bid to divert criticism of its actions, but the claim could be true.

International Affairs, Intnl Terrorist Actions, Muslims, Terrorism, International offenses

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Experimental: Yemen

Article Abstract:

Yemen has scheduled 'multi-party' elections for Apr 27, 1993. This first democratic election has generated accusations of corruption, vote buying and smear tactics. The ruling party, the General People's Congress, is using TV and radio time to reach a population that is 60% illiterate.

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Interior decoration: Yemen

Article Abstract:

Critics charge that Yemen's upcoming election is a sham, and that the ruling coalition, comprised of the General People's Congress party and the Islah party, has preordained the results. Nevertheless, Saudi Arabia views the elections as a potentially threatening step toward democracy.

Saudi Arabia, Democracy, Saudi Arabian foreign relations, Yemeni foreign relations

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