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AL-WAHDAWI: Sanaa weekly, 5-5-98.
(Nasserite Unionist Party)

Article Summary:
Yemenis Allowed into Saudi Arabia
Political commentators have indicated that the Yemeni-Saudi border issue is almost resolved. The unannounced visit to Yemen by King Fahd's advisor and the reciprocal visit by a senior Yemeni official have put the final touches on the border delineation.
This agreement was accompanied by unofficial announcements by both governments that visa restrictions on Yemeni citizens wishing to work in Saudi Arabia are being eased. However, some observers have cast doubt on the alleged 36,000 visas granted to Yemenis during the last two weeks. They claimed that most visas - far less than the above number - were given to Yemenis who already have work contracts in Saudi Arabia, but were expelled for political reasons.

Main Headline:
1- US Ambassador denies any military agreement between Yemen and USA; while, a US marines ship visits Aden for the first time.
2- Former PM Haider Al-Atta (sentenced to death): "The President should persevere with his call for national reconciliation."
3- Prominent figures in Hadhramaut deny dovernment Allegations that the leader of the Opposition Coordination Council, Mr. Hassan Ba-Awm, fired his gun during a demonstration to provoke the security forces.
Article Summary:
Demonstrators Accused
The Mukallah prosecutor office is interrogating members of the Yemeni Socialist Party, who were arrested following last week's ill-fated demonstration. Two of the detained are now officially accused with starting a demonstration without permission for the purpose of inciting acts of violence and civil unrest.
There are currently 14 detainees at the Monawara prison. The prosecutor has also sent a memorandum requesting the security organ to investigate and apprehend those responsible for the 2 deaths and 3 wounded during the demonstration.

Article Summary:
Hunt Chopper
Witnesses in Mareb said that a helicopter belonging to Yemen Hunt Oil Company was damaged in a shooting incident while those on board were inspecting oil equipment from the air. A military force was later sent to the area to look for the perpetrators, who were apparently filmed by the helicopter crew.
It was also claimed that fire was exchanged between the 7th Armored Brigade and people in the area near the Hailan mountain. Katiosha rockets were used by the troops to silence the opposing fire. No casualties were reported. People in Hadhramaut are demanding basic public services in their oil-rich region

Article Summary:
Mum Knifes Children
A Sanaa mother knifed 2 of her children to avenge herself on her husband who has been away working in Saudi Arabia for the last 4 years. She heard that he is going to marry another woman.
Waking up on the day of the crime, the mother burned her money, gold, and personal documents. She then used a kitchen knife to brutally slaughter Ahmed, 4, and Abdulmalik, 6. Somya, 5, and Afrah, 10, managed to run downstairs to tell their uncle who lives with his family on the ground floor. The killer mother has no recollection of the murders.

Article Summary:
Water Shortages
The main source of water in Aden is the 19 operating wells in neighboring Abyan, which produce 8.5 million m3 per year. The water level there drops by 0.5 to 1 m every year. Aden suffers from water cuts extending to 12 hours every day. One district has been without water for the last 5 months.
Due to the rapid population growth in Aden, water pollution and depletion are on the rise. Leakage from the old sewerage system leads to this contamination. Only 11% of the populations in Yemen are served with a sewerage system.