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Sunday, August 24, 2014
Hadi meets presidential committee after returning from Sa'ada
August 24, 2014
President Abdu-Rabbu Mansour Hadi
received on Sunday the National Presidential Committee returning from Sa'ada
after holding several meetings with Abdul Malilk al-Houthi.
The committee, headed by Premier
Deputy, Minister of Telecommunications and Information Technology Ahmed Obaid
Bin Daghr, submitted an initial report to President Hadi, which was not hopeful
of maintaining the security, unity and stability of Yemen.
The head and members of the
committee expressed their disappointments with the results of their discussions
with al-Houthi. The committee will submit their complete report to the
President in an expanded meeting of the State's senior officials, cabinet and
Hadi's aides.
Also, the report will be reviewed
before a national assembly that would be attended by members of Parliament,
cabinet and Shura council, as well as leaders of political parties, monitoring
bodies, and the national authoring for monitoring the implementation of NDC
outcomes along with representatives of civil society organizations and women
and youth sectors.
The President expressed his
appreciation of the efforts made by the committee's members and their meetings
with al-Houthi.
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President chairs meeting of Supreme Security and Military Committee
August
24, 2014
President
Abdu-Rabbu Mansour Hadi chaired on Sunday a meeting of the Supreme Security and
Military Committee, where he reviewed the security situation in the capital
Sana'a and Amran province in the light of the latest developments and security
challenges imposed by Houthi armed group.
Hadi
urged security and army forces to raise alert level status in the country to
face any threat could be imposed. He said that the state is keen to preserve
public tranquility and concern of lives of Yemenis.
"Today,
the capital Sana'a is the home of 2.7 million people from all over the country
and it is not the 1960s' Sana'a. Sana'a today is the capital of 25 million from
all Yemen's provinces,'' Hadi said.
Hadi
pointed out that there are probably hidden and suspicious agendas behind the
banners and slogans raised by Houthi group which aim to manipulate the people's
emotions, saying all actions inconsistent with the outcomes of the National
Dialogue Conference (NDC) are a blatant challenge to the national consensus.
The
President said that all Islamic doctrines have been coexisting in Yemen for
hundreds of years and there is no incongruity or differentiation between them,
noting that the entire Yemeni people has been stood as one group with the revolution,
the republic system and the national unity and also stood together in times of
crisis Yemen has experienced for a long time.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
President Hadi orders Yemen security and Armed forces to be on high alert status
By Fatik Al-Rodaini
August 21, 2014
President Abdu Rabbu
Mansour Hadi chaired on Thursday an extraordinary and emergency meeting of
Supreme Security Committee and National Defense Council in the framework of
following up the latest developments on the ground.
The meeting touched
upon attempts by armed Houthi group which aim to impede the political process
based on the Gulf initiative and its executive mechanism backed by the UNSC resolutions
in this regard.
Hadi at the meeting
called to put Yemen's armed and
security forces on high alert status to face all possibilities.
"The state will not remain silent before
this critical threat of Houthis which harms all Yemen and not only the capital
Sana'a, because Sana'a is the capital of all Yemen and a great number of
Yemenis from al-Mahra to Sa'ada are living here,'' the President said.
The President pointed out that everyone at the
national, regional and international levels welcomed the peaceful solutions of
Yemen among the country hit by the Arab Spring.
"The National Dialogue Conference (NDC) in
Yemen was combining of all political, societal and cultural components among
them the Houthi group themselves.. the discussions of nine months of the
dialogue handled all obstacles of Sa'ada and Southern issues through the NDC
outcomes,'' Hadi said.
The President indicated that the GCC-Brokered
deal confirmed on the Yemen's security, stability and unity and averting Yemen
from dragging into a civil war.
"Houthi group has no right to be the
trustee of the Yemeni people under an obsolete pretext and everyone knows
that,'' Hadi said.
The President pointed out that the economic
reforms in the country- which were approved by all political and societal components
in the Yemen, were necessary otherwise the state's economy was about to
collapse.
Hadi urged the security committee and Defense
Council to be on high alert status and ready to face any threat that will harm
the security and stability of the capital Sana'a with all possible means.
Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens:
August 20, 2014
The Embassy informs the public of a Houthi protest beginning today,
August 18, and possibly continuing through Friday, August 22. The protesters
will be joined by demonstrators traveling to Sana’a from Amran. Protests will be centered at Change Square by
Sana’a University, but could affect other parts of the city and Sana’a
Province. The protests may become
violent and all U.S. citizens are advised to avoid the area at that time.
The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the high security
threat level in Yemen due to terrorist activities and civil unrest. The Department urges U.S. citizens to defer
travel to Yemen and those U.S. citizens currently living in Yemen to depart.
U.S. citizens in Yemen remain vulnerable to kidnappings and terrorist
attacks, especially when in transit to and from residences or workplaces. U.S.
citizens should exercise caution and take prudent security measures in all
areas, especially those areas frequented by Westerners. All U.S. citizens are
reminded to vary their routes and times for all travel, maintain a high level
of vigilance, keep a low profile, lock car windows and doors, carry a cell
phone at all times, and report suspicious incidents to the Embassy.
Review your personal security plans; remain aware of your surroundings,
including local events; and monitor local news stations for updates. Maintain a high level of vigilance and take
appropriate steps to enhance your personal security and follow instructions of
local authorities.
As a matter of general practice, U.S. citizens should avoid areas where
large gatherings may occur. Even
demonstrations or events intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and
possibly escalate into violence. U.S.
citizens in Egypt are urged to monitor local news reports and to plan their
activities accordingly.
We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in
Yemen enroll in the Department of State's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
(STEP). STEP enrollment gives you the latest security updates, and makes it
easier for the U.S. Embassy or nearest U.S. consulate to contact you in an
emergency. If you don't have Internet
access, enroll directly with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
Regularly monitor the State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs website
where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Alerts and Travel Warnings, and
Country Specific Information for Yemen can be found. Contact the U.S. embassy
or consulate for up-to-date information on travel restrictions. Up-to-date
information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll
free in the United States and Canada or, for callers in other countries, by
calling a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available 8:00
a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal
holidays).
The U.S. Embassy also encourages U.S. citizens to review the Traveler's
Checklist which includes valuable security information for those living and
traveling abroad. Follow us on Twitter and the Bureau of Consular Affairs page
on Facebook as well.
The U.S. Embassy in Sanaa is located at Dhahr Himyar Zone, Sheraton
Hotel District, P.O. Box 22347. If you
are a U.S. citizen in need of urgent assistance, the emergency number for the
U.S. Embassy is (967) (1) 755-2000 (press 0 for emergencies) or (967)
737-789-261. U.S. citizens can also reach the consular section via email at
SanaaACS@state.gov
President Hadi meets government officials, parliamentarians, other politicians
President Hadi meets government officials, parliamentarians, other
politicians
August 20, 2014
President Abdu Rabbu Mansour Hadi along with Parliament Speaker Yehia
al-Raee, PM deputy, Minister of Telecommunications and Information Technology
Ahmed Obaid Bin Daghr, and President Hadi's aides met on Wednesday with members
of Parliament, the Cabinet, Shura Council and a number of political and party
leaders, civil society organizations, women's sector, social figures and
military and security leaders.
During the meeting, Hadi delivered a speech where he said that Yemen is
going through a critical, historic, and very important era, which requires to
unify efforts all of Yemenis to face all the country's challenges at various
levels.
"I am absolutely convinced and confident that we are able to bring
the nation to safety and to build a modern Yemeni state,'' Hadi said.
Hadi said since the eruption of 2011's crisis, the political powers in
the country adhered to the dialogue to handle the crisis in the country, which
averted Yemen from dragging into a civil war. Adding that the GCC-brokered deal
was a suitable solution agreed by all political components in the country in
the light of the GCC initiative that led the country to the National Dialogue
which represents with its outcomes a roadmap for a secure and stable future of
Yemen.
"As you know the progress of the NDC had been facing a number of
political and security obstacles which aim to hinder the path of political
settlement process in the country through creating various crises, problems and
conflicts across Yemen, however despite those challenges we brought the NDC to
a successful conclusion on January 25,'' the President said in his speech.
The President added that today we have a historic and significant
document drafted by all Yemenis and backed by brotherly and friendly countries,
yet this document today is in a critical situation in the light of the latest
security and political developments and through the latest escalation by who
thinks that he can impose unknown and upcoming alternatives through resorting
to violence and power.
"Since the beginning of my term in the office I adhered to solve
the problem of the country through forming several presidential committees to
tackle whether emergent matters or cumulative issues like Southern and Sa'ada
issues,'' Hadi said.
Hadi stated in his speech that over our concern to solve the problems of
Sa'ada issue we formed several presidential committees to address the issues of
Damaj, Radhma, Araheb anf Jawf and lately the issue of Ameran. Moreover, the
President said that the last Presidential committee visited Sa'ada on August
16, in addition to another committee, which is still working now and aims to
discuss the executive package to implement the NDC outcomes concerning the
Sa'ada issue.
"Hence, I invite them to review their attitude and to look at
things with responsibility and realize the dire consequences of a departure
from the national consensus,'' Hadi said.
Hadi was quoted as adding that the recently approved reforms were aimed
at preventing a possible economic collapse as the country continued to import
fuels for funds nearly double the country's revenues from crude exports, saying
those reforms were preceded by a number of an austerity package aimed to
control the growing cash shortage that Yemen has been experiencing since late
last year.
The package includes freezing hiring for all state institutions; halting
procurement of cars for government officials, restricting the international
travel by government officials. Also Hadi said that the austerity package
proposes improving tax collection methods and solving accumulated unpaid tax
duties.
Hadi in his speech renewed his call to all political, societal powers
and components in the country and regional and international powers to bear
their responsibilities through supporting the political settlement in Yemen
based on the Gulf initiative and its executive mechanism, urging to stay away
from all kinds of media provocations, and renouncing violence, force and threat
that aim to achieve any purposes outside the framework of what had been
unanimously agreed by Yemenis.
Hadi at the meeting asked the army to raise its combat alert level,
saying the state has the right to resort to all legitimate means to defend the
gains of Yemeni people and NDC outcomes and the maintenance of security and
social peace.
"We extend our hand to all and we open up the political dialogue
due to our belief that the language of dialogue is the best choices.
The meeting formed a presidential committee to meet with Abdul Malil
al-Houth in order to negotiate with him based on the Gulf Initiative and its
executive mechanism taking into consideration the respect of Yemeni people's
will and the implementation of the outcomes of the National Dialogue Conference
(NDC). The committee is composed of 10 members and headed by Ahmed Obaid Bin
Daghr.
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