Opposition Runs for Local Elections [Archives:2000/51/Local News]

In a meeting held last week, the Yemeni opposition decided to unconditionally take part in the local elections and referendum on the constitutional amendments. A leading personality in the opposition said that the decision was fundamental and the parties had no other choice.
This decision came in an emergency meeting held by the Opposition Coordination Council including YSP, UPNP, Al-Haq, PFU and the National Bath Party. The Islah Party had announced in the second round of its general conference concluded last November that it would not take part in the local elections and the referendum unless lists of voters are amended. Last week, the Elections Supreme Committee (ESC) endorsed the schedule of referendum on the constitutional amendments and local elections scheduled for February 20 2001.
Political parties and organizations will participate in the elections. The ESC has informed them of their shares of the electoral-field committees, stated Mr. Alawi Al-Attas. He added that chairmen and members of the supervision committees and main committees would be received from December 31 until January 3 2001 to be trained. The names of participants will be announced on media.
A reliable source in the YSP said that the party had not been informed of its share in electoral committees.

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