A/HRC/7/10/Add.1 page 74 322. On 10 July 2007, Jewish Yemeni citizens in the Al-Salem area in Sa’dah governance received a threatening letter, signed in the name of the ALHOTHI supporters group. This terrorist group targets not only particular groups but Yemeni citizens as a whole, including the Jewish community. Following the letter, Jewish citizens complained to the local authorities in the region. 323. The Government of the Republic of Yemen has taken several measures. Local authorities transferred the residence of all Jewish Yemeni citizens who were threatened to the capital governorate Sa’dah, bearing all their accommodation expenses in an effort to ensure their wellbeing. In addition, to ensure more security, the Government transferred the Jewish citizens with their children and families to the capital Sana’a, where accommodation is being prepared. Furthermore, Security services are pursuing the terrorists in an effort to catch them and present them to the legal authorities. The Government of Yemen is aware of its obligations towards its citizens and it is putting all available efforts to establishing security and stability within the whole country, thereby considering all possible measure to maintain harmony within Yemeni Society. 324. The Government of the Republic of Yemen also added that it adheres to the right to freedom of religion or belief in accordance with the principles set forth in the Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms on Intolerance and of Discrimination based on Religion or Belief and article 18 of the Universal Declaration on Human rights as well as the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The Government ensures that people are respected and make accountable any person guilty of alleged violations. The Government is putting all its efforts to adopting effective measures to prevent the recurrence of these acts and to safeguard the Yemeni Jewish community, together with the whole Yemeni community, in compliance with the above international instruments. Observations 325. The Special Rapporteur is grateful for the Government’s response. -----