Yemen’s president open to dialogue with al-Qaida (AP)

January 10, 2010 5:38 pm | world

Al-Qaida sympathizer, Ali Mohammed Omar, 42 talks to the Associated Press in the capital San'a, Yemen Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010. Omar, who said he is not a member of al-Qaida, warns of a bedrock of sympathy for the terror group among Yemenis that could turn to outright support, particularly if the United States becomes directly involved. Yemen's president said he is ready to open a dialogue with al-Qaida fighters who lay down their weapons and renounce violence, despite U.S. pressure to crack down on the terror group. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser)AP – Yemen’s president said he is ready to talk to al-Qaida members who renounce violence, suggesting he could show them the same kind of leniency he has granted militants in the past despite U.S. pressure to crack down on the terror group.


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