VOL. XXXVI
NO. 28
12-APRIL-1993
YEMEN
Yemeni Tribesmen Seize Total Workers
Yemenis from the Balharis tribe last week detained for a period of a fewhours six employees of the French firm Total in the Rashid area of the JanaBlock. MEES understands that, contrary to some press reports, the action takenby the tribesmen was not instigated by Islamic militant groups, but was only anattempt to secure employment with the company. The six employees were apparentlyreleased through negotiations and without...
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