The real revolution starts now
Published on 13 June 2013 by Nadia Al-Sakkaf in View Point
At the risk of angering the protestors who struggled for change at the various demonstrations in 2011, I feel that the real revolution has just begun.
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Illegal detention, torture and injustice
Published on 6 June 2013 by Nadia Al-Sakkaf in View Point
These three atrocious breaches of human rights are exercised in Yemen even today.
A new, empowered Yemen
Published on 30 May 2013 by Nadia Al-Sakkaf in View Point
The 2011 Arab Spring sounds like a brand name more than an event. And in truth it is actually a brand and it symbolizes change. To me, 2011 also indicates surprise, momentum, civil society—and for some reason youth and women.
What we should celebrate on May 22
Published on 23 May 2013 by Nadia Al-Sakkaf in View Point
This is the 23rd anniversary of the national unity achieved in 1990. Judging by the atmosphere across the country this celebration is more of a political stance rather than a celebration of a national event. There are those with, and those against, and the ones in between are just happy that there is a day off.
Yemeni women rock!
Published on 16 May 2013 by Nadia Al-Sakkaf in View Point
I am writing this from Oslo, which is said to be the best place for women. Coming from Yemen, where it is said to be the worst place for women, makes me reflect.
“On our knees” for Yemen
Published on 9 May 2013 by Nadia Al-Sakkaf in View Point
The concept of national reconciliation in Yemen should have started long ago. It is a mind-set that needs to dominate the minds of both politicians—we have had enough and we want to let the past go.
Why Russia should be more involved in Yemen
Published on 2 May 2013 by Nadia Al-Sakkaf in View Point
Russia and Yemen’s relationship, especially in the South, dates back to the 1920s. Throughout regime changes in both countries their relations have continued. Although, recently Russia seems to have taken a more observational role in Yemen compared to other powerful nations.
The bright side of the Southern Issue’s bottleneck
Published on 25 April 2013 by Nadia Al-Sakkaf in View Point
The Southern Issue is considered the most critical working group in the entire National Dialogue Conference (NDC) because resolving problems in the South will be key to resolving the country’s political mess.
The international community’s beauty contest
Published on 18 April 2013 by Nadia Al-Sakkaf in View Point
Now this is a reality—everyone wants to show off at the National Dialogue Conference, and I don’t mean the Yemenis.
An army out of control
Published on 11 April 2013 by Nadia Al-Sakkaf in View Point
The last safety line of any country is its army. Egypt’s army was the sole entity that ushered the country out of 2011’s political and social tensions. If it wasn’t for the army’s involvement, no one knows how the Egyptian revolution would have turned out.
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John McCain to the Yemen Times: “Consequences of failure here will come home to America”