AFTER NATIONAL DIALOGUE, BAN URGES YEMENIS TO WORK TOWARDS BUILDING A NEW COUNTRY

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Date: 22 Jan 2014 12:00:00 -0500
Subject: AFTER NATIONAL DIALOGUE, BAN URGES YEMENIS TO WORK TOWARDS
BUILDING A NEW COUNTRY
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AFTER NATIONAL DIALOGUE, BAN URGES YEMENIS TO WORK TOWARDS BUILDING A
NEW COUNTRYNew York, Jan 22 2014 12:00PMSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon
today said congratulated Yemen on successfully concluding nearly
year-long talks on which the country's new constitution will be
founded, but warned that obstacles remain and called on citizens to
work together towards building a new Yemen.

"Yemen has demonstrated to the region that positive change is possible
when pursued through dialogue and compromise," Mr. Ban said in a
<"http://www.un.org/sg/statements/index.asp?nid=7417">statement from
his spokesperson.

He commended the commitment of all political actors to achieve a
peaceful transition – particularly the leadership and determination of
President Abdrabuh Mansour Hadi and the delegates of the Conference –
which have set Yemen "on the path to democratic governance."

Launched on 18 March, the National Dialogue Conference brought new
actors to the political process such as youth, women, civil society
representatives and the Hiraak Southern Movement. The Conference aimed
to feed into a constitution-making process and pave the way for
general elections in 2014.

Its conclusion represents "a major step forward in the transition of
Yemen and a hard won achievement, in the face of obstacles and
delays," Mr. Ban said.

The country has been undergoing a democratic transition, with a
Government of National Unity, which came to power in an election in
February 2012 following the resignation of former President Ali
Abdullah Saleh. He agreed to step down following widespread protests
similar to those seen across the Middle East and North Africa as part
of the so-called "Arab Spring" pro-democracy movement.

The conclusion of the National Dialogue Conference came on the same
day as the assassination of Ahmad Sharafeddin, a leading Houthi
delegate to the Conference and former Dean of the Law faculty at
Sana'a University.

Mr. Ban condemned the killing calling it "a stark reminder of the
challenges Yemen faces" and urged Yemeni authorities to bring the
perpetrators to justice.

He urged Yemenis "to respond positively to the important decisions
taken through the National Dialogue and to work in good faith towards
building a new Yemen."

His Special Advisor, Jamal Benomar, called the conclusion of the talks
an "historic moment."

"After being on the brink of civil war, Yemenis negotiated an
agreement for peaceful change, the only such in the region," said Mr.
Benomar, who participated in the Final Plenary session of the talks.

The UN has been providing support for Yemen's transition in four key
areas: political facilitation in key areas such as the National
Dialogue, technical support, capacity-building and a public
information and awareness campaign.

Mr. Ban reiterated the UN's continued support to Yemen and the next
phase of its transition. He added that Mr. Benomar will remain closely
engaged with all Yemeni sides, as well as international partners.Jan
22 2014 12:00PM
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