Al-Sahwa [Archives:2008/1132/Press Review]
Thursday, February 21
Top Stories
– Aden Islah Charitable Society warns of human catastrophe over increased exodus of African refugees
– Ruling party's majority passes oil agreement that is not in favor of Yemen
– Al-Dhale' electricity workers hang red signs, prepare for mass strike
– Taiz JMP office launches million-signature campaign that rejects a potential price dose
– Locust swarms infest two Mahra districts
– Saleh's regime exposed to danger, South Yemen's problem reflect Saleh's failure to fulfill electoral promises, says report
An international report, released by Middle East Studies Institute, warned Yemen of the escalating political crisis in the Southern governorates, considering the repeated protests over the recent days and their causes as an immense threat that may expose President Ali Abdullah Saleh and his regime to danger, the major opposition party's mouthpiece reported in the lead story.
Focusing on the most recent events and protests against the regime in the southern governorates, the report attributed public rage in these governorates to the unfulfilled promises, which the veteran President made prior to reelecting him for another mandate in September 2006.
According to the international report, rampant corruption in the various government offices, soaring foodstuff prices, injustice and oppression are some of the reasons behind the increased outrage in South Yemen. Regarding the political turmoil in the southern governorates, the repot explained that such events may have a negative impact on Yemen's future, particularly as they are projected to extend to the northern governorates.
“Saleh's regime is put at risk, notably when the regime loses one of its achievements (the unity and stability), which Saleh always prides,” the report went on to say. The Middle East Studies Institute listed several demands claimed by protesters in South Yemen, thereby including equality in government jobs and services and establishing a state of law and order, plus a good management to help Yemen's ailing economy recover.
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