President Ali Abdullah Saleh, now in the United States of America for medical treatment from burns he sustained in an assassination attempt early June last year, pledged to come back to Yemen to participate in the February 21st presidential elections, reported Saba, the national news agency.
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Saleh back to Yemen soon to observe elections, media advisor concerns over opposition stance
Feb 10, 2012 - 9:13:05 PMLeader, Yemen opposition involved in March 18 shooting incident
Feb 10, 2012 - 8:46:41 PM
An opposition leader said that he received information from a western diplomat suggesting that parties within the opposition were involved in the shooting incident of March 18 in which about 50 protesters were killed.
Yemen conducts non-competitive but necessary and historic elections
Feb 8, 2012 - 8:00:52 PM
The early presidential elections on February 21st, will be almost the last major step for Yemenis to move to the new Yemen.
Leader of al-Qaeda in Yemen kisses and bids final farewell to slain mid-level leader
Feb 6, 2012 - 2:46:50 PM
The top leader of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsular (AQAP), Nasser Al Wahayshi, alias Abu Basir,was very keen on Wednesday to have the final look at his comrade Abdul Mumen Al Fathani who was killed one day earlier along with a number of fighters in an American air strike in Mudyah of the southern province of Abyan, mourners said on Thursday.
Yemen’s JMP leader attacks Islamist Party overall conduct
Feb 4, 2012 - 6:44:21 PM
An opposition leader accused the Islamist Islah party of exercising exclusion of opposing sides within the opposition coalition, and the inability to follow through the responsibility of the political partnership.
Seven al-Qaeda fighters killed in South Yemen
Feb 3, 2012 - 9:51:05 PM
The top leader of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsular (AQAP), Nasser al-Wahayshi, alias Abu Basir, was very keen on Wednesday to have the final look at his comrade Abdul Mumen al-Fathani who was killed one day earlier along with a number of fighters in an American air strike in Mudyah of the southern province of Abyan, mourners said on Thursday.
Yemenis determined on elections as the only way for power transfer
Feb 3, 2012 - 9:39:01 PM
The early presidential elections on February 21st, will be almost the last major step for Yemenis to move to the new Yemen.
US drone and missile attacks killed 10 al-Qaeda operatives in Yemen, top leader survived
Jan 31, 2012 - 11:19:56 PMThe top leader of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsular (AQAP), Nasser Al Wahayshi survived US drones and missiles attacks that killed at least 10 Al Qaeda operatives south of Yemen, said local residents Tuesday.
Yemen determines on elections as the only way for power transfer
Jan 31, 2012 - 11:15:18 PM
The early presidential elections on February 21st, will be almost the last major step for Yemenis to move to the new Yemen.
Yemen President clears airs with his own tribe before flying to US for treatment
Jan 29, 2012 - 8:10:14 PM
Knowing this very well, President Ali Abdullah Saleh did not forget to fix up every problem he had with his own tribe, Sanhan tribe, before he left to US for more treatments last week.
UNICEF officials: half a million children in Yemen are likely to die from malnutrition
Jan 28, 2012 - 2:09:10 PM
UNICEF Regional Director Maria Calivis concluded on Tuesday a two-day visit to Yemen where she saw first-hand the impact of malnutrition on children’s health.
Yemeni-Turkish medical conference starts in Sana’a
Jan 28, 2012 - 2:07:39 PM
The Turkish Ambassador to Yemen, Fazli Corman, praised the steps covered by Yemen for getting out of the current crisis, stressing that the signature of the GCC brokered initiative paved the way for a better future. He praised the new coalition government for having honored its obligations by approving the immunity law and holding the presidential elections on their scheduled time, February 21st.
President Saleh to return to Yemen to install the new elected President
Jan 28, 2012 - 2:05:06 PM
Knowing this very well, President Ali Abdullah Saleh did not forget to fix up every problem he had with his own tribe, Sanhan tribe, before he left to US for more treatments last week.
UNSC urges Yemen factions to fully implement GCC pact
Jan 28, 2012 - 1:56:02 PM
The United Nations Security Council in its meeting over Yemen issue on Wednesday night urged that the GCC initiative and its implementation mechanism must be fulfilled in a transparent and timely manner, and in a spirit of inclusion and reconciliation.
EU official assures Yemen is top priority
Jan 28, 2012 - 2:02:41 AM
EU official expressed the Union’s concern over the situation in Yemen as well as its support for all the measures that will guarantee a successful organization of the presidential elections on February 21st.
Yemen parliament approves Hadi’s nomination for presidency, okays immunity for Saleh
Jan 21, 2012 - 8:55:46 PM
Yemen parliament approved a draft law of immunity giving President Ali Abdullah Saleh immunity from prosecution and partial immunity for his aids on Saturday.
Al-Qaeda leader imposes “adverse condition” on Yemen government to leave seized town
Jan 20, 2012 - 2:39:05 PM
The armed group of al-Qaeda militants, who seized the southern town of Rada’a earlier this week , demanded that 15 of the militants currently jailed in the capital, Sana’a before they could withdraw, mediators told Yemen Observer. Sheikh Ali al-Tairi, who is leading mediation efforts along with other leaders in the town, said the mediation team refused the militant’s request.
Preparations for Yemen elections in full swing despite obstacles
Jan 20, 2012 - 2:02:33 PM
Next Monday January 23, the Members of Yemeni Parliament from both opposition and ruling party will vote for a controversial immunity law after it was amended to make the protection from prosecution for specific leaders from opposition and ruling party including President Ali Abdullah Saleh, according to sources from both sides.
Abducted Norwegian in Yemen assures friends he is safe
Jan 16, 2012 - 8:49:00 PM
The abducted Norwegian friends’ said he messaged them several times and assured he was safe.
Al-Qaeda insurgents set ambush for Yemen intelligence officers, kill 2, wound 7
Jan 13, 2012 - 8:07:31 PM
Militants suspected of links to al Qaeda opened fire on a minibus carrying intelligence officers to work in the southern town of Aden on Wednesday, killing at least two officer and wounding five, an official, witnesses and medics reported.
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