Freed four days later after troops surround their captors. Police teargas teachers' protest on late payment of salaries. Rioters block main road and set tyres on fire. The police action was part of a move by the prime minister to implement national laws. One guard killed, several wounded.
Company announces it is suspending operations in the area.
Two of the vice-president's sons escaped unhurt. Aden police arrest three northern military police from barracks opposite the house. Officials blame a personal vendetta. Negotiations by Yemeni government secure his release a few days later. Allowed to continue after phoning political leaders in the capital.