This is not the first time that such a brazen attack against Yemeni forces is being carried out by what appears to be, elements of Alquida.Since the failed attempt of the Nigerian terrorist,many attackes were carried out by joint American-Yemeni forces against Alquda, but to no avail.On the cotrary,lack of intelligence coordination,coupled with Yemeni incompetence, turned to be counter productive for both governments.The killing of innocent civilians in the Maghala, Abien incident,has garnered public sympathy for Alquda and an outrage against the Yemeni government.Saleh’s reign for over 30 years,has by all standards,failed to achieve the minimum goals inspired by the Yemeni people.Rampant corruption coupled with deadly cetralization of all powers in Saleh’s family, has culminated in the automatic secession of many parts of the country which either ruled by Shieks or reblles.The Southern scessionist movement is the most threatening phenomenon that should be addressed by the Yemeni government.For almost 20 years,Saleh’s regime had treated the South as a prize and the people with deep contempt.Most of the land was generiously distributed among his relatives as lots,some of those lots have reached thousands of square km,while most inhabitants can’t find a place to roof their families.Now, with the election due next year,hope is focusing on the opposition parties to garner support to secure enough seats that will pave the way for Saleh’s departure.Its as one official close to Saleh said,;without his removal the country and is facing a dark prospect”.