Yemen Jews to relocate to Sana'a soon
YemenOnline- Presidential orders have been made to relocate Jews in the areas of Raidah and Kharef in the province of Amran to Sana'a,Official has said.
Member of the General Committee of the General People's Congress, the Ruling Party, sheikh Muhammad Bin Naji al-Shaef said arrangements got underway for the relocation which will start early this week.
The move comes after the Jews in these areas started recently to experience intimidations by locals.
Reports noted that President Saleh ordered relevant authorities to allocate a land plot in Sana'a and YR 2 million for every Jewish family in Amran.
Jews, therefore, should sell their properties in Amran and relocate to Sana'a where they will build their new homes in a special area for Jews.
On December 11, a Jew was murdered in the Ridah district in Amran province.
Religious reasons were said behind the murder.
The trial of the killer, a former pilot in the Yemen Air Force, has started.
Almost a year ago, Jews, about 45, in the Razih area in the northern province of Saada were relocated to Sana'a after being threatened and harassed by Houthi rebels.
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