[15/August/2009]

SANA'A, Aug 15 (Saba) – The Interior ministry has tightened security in Yemen's capital of Sana'a amid fears of likely rebel attacks against military commanders and facilities.

The ministry said on its website that the security forces are monitoring the situation around the clock and have been placed on high alert to make mincemeat of any risky Houthi assailants that could appear in Sana'a and tackle suspected situations..

The announcement comes after the army has launched offensives against the rebels in Yemen's restive region of Saada.

Earlier the army announced conditions for a ceasefire in the area but it seem the defiant rebels have not yet accepted the conditions, seizing 15 Red Crescent aid workers on Thursday.

Recent reports have noted that 172 were killed and injured in rebel attacks since a ceasefire between the Houthi followers and government forces was announced in July 2008.

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Saba