Saleh calls on rebels to stop further bloodshed

YEMEN - President Ali Abdullah Saleh renewed calls for al-Houthi rebels to come back to the right path and show commitment to the ceasefire announced by the government to help prevent further bloodshed and bring peace back into Sa'adah.

This came in his address on the advent of the 47th anniversary of September 26 Revolution on Friday describing the rebels who have been fighting the government forces for years in the north as narrow-minded. He said that they are settling their accounts with the government or other foes at the cost of the country, and distorting its image.

Saleh again called on al-Houthi insurgents to learn from the past, saying that Yemen, despite problems, is capable to protect its unity and defend accomplishments.

Saleh said that those who provide any sort of support to al-Houthi rebels either from inside Yemen or outside will be disappointed as Yemen has and will always be capable to protect its unity and democracy.

President Saleh assured that democracy and political pluralism have become a clear sign and an integral part of Yemen's political system.

Saleh said that any errors resulted from Yemen's political experience can only be dealt with through more of democracy and deepen the experience. He then expressed his deep disappointment with those exploiting democracy and emptying its true meaning and concept in committing irresponsible acts that seek personal goals and harm the nation and people's interest.

"We at the ruling party and opposition alike are fully aware that protecting the country and accomplishments is the responsibility of all of us and any danger strikes our ship can affect all of us," said Saleh.

"Today, we receive revolution days with pleasure because they mean victory for the Yemeni people's determination to go free and get rid of backwardness and autocracy," said Saleh.

Saleh also urged all the Yemeni people and the political forces to resort dialog as the best solution to address and tackle problems above other options to deal with differences resulted from experiencing democracy 

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