The Yemeni government announced that it arrested six of the most wanted al-Qaeda elements in what it calls the Aden cell. The cell was planning massive attacks in major cities of Yemen.
The government said they were specialized in making explosions and road bombs. This comes as Islamic militants continue to enter large Yemeni cities secretly and plan to the big awaited attack.
The last week has seen some of the most powerful clashes with militants in numerous provinces.
Clashes with Islamic militants have continued for more than one month in Abyan province and has spread to Lahj province. At least 100 gunmen have entered Aden province entering through Lahj over the last ten days.