President Saleh Accuses Opposition of Carrying out foreign Agendas against Yemen

President Saleh Accuses Opposition of Carrying out foreign Agendas against Yemen

By Fatik Al-Rodaini

Sana'a- Feb 19, 2011, President Ali Abdullah Saleh accused Yemeni opposition, Socialist party of carrying out foreign agendas against Yemen. ''There are foreign agendas and there is a plot against Yemen and its security and stability,'' he said.

The accusation against the Socialist party came during Saleh's speech at the celebration of founding conference of Civil Society Organizations on Saturday.

President Saleh indicated that "we do not want to copy others but we shall define what we want."

He criticized what happened in Aden during the past two days in which he said against the law and not with the democracy.

Saleh pointed out of the rights of all people to express their views and opinion through democratic means but not through violence.

Whoever wants power shall then come with us to the ballot boxes and the Yemeni people will face destruction and outlaw elements, president said.

European Union: Dialogue the Only Way to Progress in Yemen

European Union: Dialogue the Only Way to Progress in Yemen

By Fatik Al-Rodaini

Sana'a- Feb 19, 2011,The European Union's (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Catherine Ashton said that a comprehensive and real dialogue that should include everyone is the only way to make progress in political, economic and social reforms in Yemen.

Ashton urged in a statement self-restraint and stressed that "peaceful expression of the people's will should be faced with dialogue and calm".

She expressed regret over the loss of lives in Al-Mansoura district, Aden, in the violent protest on last Wednesday, saying that the EU was "watching the situation in Yemen closely."

The EU stance remained firm that there should be a successful dialogue and concrete reforms in Yemen, as the Union and its partners were ready to continue supporting the country, she added.

Student killed in clashes with Yemen regime supporters

Student killed in clashes with Yemen regime supporters

By Fatik Al-Rodaini

Sana'a-Feb 19, 2010- One protester was shot dead and five wounded in clashes with Yemeni government supporters near the capital Sanaa's university campus on Saturday.

The death, the first in nearly a week of protests, came as government supporters, armed with guns, batons and rocks, tried to break into the campus and students responded by hurling stones.

Police did not intervene but blocked the roads leading to the university.

12 Dead in Aden's Protest Jump in four Days

12 Dead in Aden's Protest Jump in four Days

By Fatik Al-Rodaini

Aden- 19/2/2011- For the fourth consecutive day thousands of protesters in Yemen's southern port of Aden took to the street demanding the ouster of President Ali Abdullah Saheh.

Protests erupted in several district within Aden in which at least 12 protesters were killed and many others wounded during demonstration.

The protesters burned tires and riot police fired live bullets in the air to disperse them.

The rise of protest in Aden coincided with the arrival of Vice President Hadi as the head of a committee in charge of investigating last Wednesday's events. Hadi also observed closely on the events in Aden.

Close sources told the Yemen24news that security authorities closed all entrances of Aden to stop people from entering Aden.

Protests in Yemen Prompt Soccer Postponement

Protests in Yemen Prompt Soccer Postponement

ZURICH- Feb 18, 2011- Soccer's ruling body has postponed Yemen's home qualifying game for the 2012 Olympics against Singapore because of anti-government protests.

FIFA says it agreed with the Asian Football Confederation to delay Wednesday's scheduled first-leg match by one week until March 2.

FIFA says the game could be switched to a neutral country if security "does not clearly improve in the next days.'' FIFA says the game must be played in a "totally safe and secure environment.''

Protesters in Yemen are demanding the removal of President Ali Abdullah Saleh. Riot police fired tear gas and shots in the air to disperse crowds on what organizers called a "Friday of Rage'' across the country.

Source: (AP)