26_September [Archives:2008/1144/Press Review]

Thursday, April 3
Top Stories

– Defense Ministry Source: Many service-related requirements set for recruitment in military institutions

– Presidential mediation committee discusses Sa'ada rebels' violation of ceasefire agreement

– Local Authority Law to be presented to Cabinet for approval soon, says Legal Affairs Minister

– Yemen's Foreign Minister to meet U.S. Secretary of State in mid April

– Yemeni government's team visits Sudan to discuss land investment for wheat cultivation

– NCO calls for tackling all irresponsible actions in South Yemen

The weekly reported in a front page story that the National Council of Opposition (NCO) in Yemen considered riots that occurred in the provinces of Al-Dhale and Lahj as blatant infringement and unprecedented violation of law and order. It went on to say that NCO strongly denounced such acts of sabotage and barbarism, labeling them as 'having nothing to do with freedom of expression and democratic practices'.

In a statement, the opposition council urged the local authorities in the provinces of Lahj and Al-Dhale' to assume its responsibility and react to all acts of sabotage and irresponsible actions. NCO held particular organizations and parties accountable for these unfortunate events and vandalistic acts, affirming the right of expression is obtained through legitimate means stipulated in the constitution, effective laws, moderate methods, and civilized democratic means away from personal mood.

In its weekly meeting on Tuesday, the Cabinet directed the competent security and judicial authorities to take strict legal actions against unrest and criminal act inciters in Radfan and Habilin areas in Al-Dale governorate. According to the weekly, the meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Ali Mujawar, condemned these acts that led to sabotage, robbery and frightening people.
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