Monday, September 12, 2011

GCC initiative on Yemen still on table, al-Zayani


By Mohammed al-Kibsi
The GCC foreign ministers council announced deep concern over the deteriorated situations in Yemen and urged all parties in Yemen to control their selves and to avoid bloodshed.
In a statement issued at the end of their meeting in Jeddah on Sunday the foreign ministers of the GCC body affirmed that the Gulf Cooperation Council's (GCC) initiative over Yemen is still on the table, Secretary General of the six Arab Gulf countries Dr. Abdullatif Al-Zayani said Sunday.
At a news conference after the GCC foreign ministers' meeting on Sunday Al-Zayani hoped all parties in Yemen would reach an agreement that would preserve their country's security, stability and unity.
Asked about Syria, Al-Zayani reiterated calls for ending the violence and bloodshed, as well as speeding up the pace of reforms.
Regarding Libya, the GCC chief said "we welcome the control on all (Libyan) territories" by the National Transitional Council.
He called for the opening of a new page in a drive to achieve stability and security in Libya.
Earlier on the day the defected army accused the forces loyal to president Saleh of shelling its positions on the 50 street in the south of Sana’a.
Also clashes erupted in al-Hasaba area between the security forces and tribesmen affiliated to Sheikh al-Ahmar sons and lead into killing a passerby and wounding two others.
Moreover the ministry of defense announced that General Mujahid al-Quhali a former opposition leader and current loyal to Saleh was assassinated in his home in Sana’a by decedent outlaw elements.   


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