26_September [Archives:2006/914/Press Review]

19 Jan. 2006.
Main headlines

– In a phone conversation with Arab League Secretary-General, President Saleh calls for speeding up Arab commitments towards building the Somali state

– Yemen refuses military option, calls for dialogue and diplomatic language in dealing with Iranian nuclear file

– In the trial of Italian tourists kidnapping, prosecution accuses kidnappers of forming an armed gang for kidnapping foreigners

The newspaper has devoted its editorial to Yemen's efforts with regard to Arab efforts for a serious support for peace and stability in Somalia. Yemen's efforts spring from deep realization of the importance of bringing to success efforts exerted for reconciliation among the Somali factions of conflict.

Stability in Somalia acquires Arab and international dimension but the Arab support is the most imperative dictated by fraternity and neighborhood. Above that is the importance of this African country restoration of its healthy identity especially under the present difficult and complicated circumstances. In this context come Yemen's efforts for overcoming difficulties facing Somali reconciliation, bearing in mind however big the efforts are could not make be alternative to any Arab collective effort to help Somalia seriously to surmount its crisis.
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