Riyadh, Rajab 7, 1437, Apr 14, 2016, SPA -- Defense Ministry of Yemen accused coup rebels in the country of lack of seriousness with regard to a peaceful settlement. It said in a statement following yesterday's assassination of Major General Zaid Al Howri and a number of his soldiers in Nahm area in spite of the national army's commitment to the truce, but the militia has continued its violations. The statement also confirmed the coup rebels' lack of seriousness in the march towards achieving peace and to spare the people of Yemen war and destruction. --SPA 12:10 LOCAL TIME 09:10 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w