President congratulates military on victory over rebellion

SANA’A, Sept. 10, (Saba)- President Ali Abdullah Saleh sent a cable of congratulations to top military and security officials of the country on the victory of the armed forces against rebellion led by Hussein Badruddin al-Houthi who was declared killed on Friday. In a message to ministers of defense and interior, the commanders of the armed forces, and Saada local councilors, chieftains and religious scholars, President Saleh expressed his good wishes for them in the successful military quashing of sectarian strife. “God bless you for the sacrifices you have made and the lessons you have taught to those who tried to conspire against the nation,” the message commends. The president stressed the victory was especially significant since it happened close to the anniversaries of Yemen’s historical revolutions of 26 September and 14 October. He pledged the government would give tender care to the families of the fallen and wounded servicemen. He also promised that tributes would be paid to the martyrs and those wounded in the fight against the rebels would be honored during the celebration of the 42nd anniversary of the 26 September Revolution. AA/AA SABA