SANAA -- A self-confessed militant admitted on Saturday to carrying out deadly attacks on military targets and oil facilities in Yemen, as four other suspected Al-Qaeda members went on trial for planning attacks.
"Yeah! It was ME! I dun it! I dunnit allright, and I'm laughing about it! You hear me? Laughing! Ah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha [thump] [collapse] [gurgle]
"Thank you, bailiff."
"You're welcome, your Honor." |
Saleh al-Shaoush was arrested on January 30 as he prepared to carry out a suicide bombing in the southeastern port of Mukalla. He had been stopped on his motorbike and found to be wearing an explosives belt and carrying two bombs.
Shaoush admitted in court taking part in seven deadly attacks in Hadramawt and Marib provinces. "The acts attributed to me are correct," he said. "I prepared and carried out these operations voluntarily and without duress."
"Hit him again, bailiff."
"Yes, your Honor." [thump]
"Aiiiieeee ..." |
The court in Sanaa set Monday as a date for final deliberations in the case of Shaoush, who faces the death penalty if convicted.
In a separate hearing, the same court opened proceedings against four Al-Qaeda suspects for allegedly planning attacks on national and foreign targets in Yemen. According to the charge sheet, they are accused of attacking police and military installations, murdering security officials and resisting the armed forces.
The principal suspect, Yahia Dahan, was said to be ill and did not appear in court. Another defendant, Faraj Hadi, said in court that Dahan had been tortured.
"Why's he sick, bailiff?"
"I think I hit 'im too hard, your Honor."
"Very well then, mind you're more careful in the future." |
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