Yemeni security forces July 23 opened fire on thousands of protesters in Zinjibar, provincial capital of Abyan in the country’s restive south, killing 12 and wounding scores of others. “Government forces have committed a massacre against unarmed civilians, firing live bullets and killing 10 people,” said Ali Dehmes, an opposition leader in the south. Two more protesters apparently died in the hospital. (AP, July 23)
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Not true
This report is not neutral. Armed men among the protesters began firing at the police, and most of the deaths occured among people on the street, not among those who were at the rally’s location. Meaning that the massacre was committed by the southern separatists, not the police.
The police fired first
The police fired first killing the protesters.
The government thinks they are muslimes killing there own brothers. Its a shame. That’s the problem with the mafia government that cant give the land back to the south. They think they are under the unity of yemen that has 2 UN R. codes claiming south yemen still independent state. They all know it. They will all be trailed for war crimes. Killing a southern doesn’t stop the problem it just add gas to the flame. kill one will bring 100 more with him. They have kicked out the british and they will kick out all the tribe leaders out
Dueling Ahmeds?
My natural inclination is to support the protesters, but I would like more information on these supposed UN resolutions recognizing South Yemen as an independent state. A Google search turns up nothing.
Yemen cease fire contract
This is the website for the UN http://www.un.org/Docs/scres/1994/scres94.htm
THis is the Cease Fire contract
RESOLUTION 931 (1994)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 3394th meeting,
on 29 June 1994
The Security Council,
Reaffirming its resolution 924 (1994) of 1 June 1994 on the situation in
the Republic of Yemen (Yemen),
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the fact-finding
mission to Yemen dated 27 June 1994 (S/1994/764),
Welcoming the efforts of the Secretary-General, his Special Envoy and the
League of Arab States,
Strongly supporting the Secretary-General’s call for an immediate and
complete halt to the shelling of the city of Aden, and condemning the failure to
heed this call,
Deeply disturbed that no cease-fire has been implemented or sustained
despite several cease-fire declarations by both sides,
Deeply concerned at the situation in Yemen, and, in particular, the
deteriorating humanitarian situation in many parts of the country,
Alarmed by reports of the continuing provision of arms and other matériel,
1. Reiterates its call for an immediate cease-fire;
2. Stresses the importance of the existence and effective implementation
of a cease-fire covering all ground, naval and air operations, including
provisions on the positioning of heavy weapons out of range of Aden;
3. Strongly deplores the infliction of civilian casualties and
destruction resulting from the continuing military assault on Aden;
94-27014 (E) /…
S/RES/931 (1994)
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4. Requests the Secretary-General and his Special Envoy to continue talks
under their auspices with all concerned, with a view to implementing a durable
cease-fire and to the possible establishment of a mechanism acceptable to both
sides, preferably involving countries of the region, to monitor, encourage
respect for, help to prevent violations of the cease-fire and to report to the
Secretary-General;
5. Reiterates its call for an immediate cessation of the supply of arms
and other matériel;
6. Reiterates that political differences cannot be resolved through the
use of force, deeply regrets the failure of all concerned to resume their
political dialogue and urges them to do so immediately and without
preconditions, thus permitting a peaceful resolution of their differences and
the restoration of peace and stability, and requests the Secretary-General and
his Special Envoy to examine appropriate ways of facilitating these aims;
7. Expresses its deep concern at the humanitarian situation resulting
from the conflict, requests the Secretary-General to use the resources at his
disposal, including those of the relevant United Nations agencies, to address
urgently the needs of those affected by the conflict, in particular the
inhabitants of Aden and those displaced by the conflict, and urges all concerned
to provide humanitarian access and facilitate the distribution of relief
supplies to those in need wherever they may be located;
8. Requests the Secretary-General to provide a progress report to the
Council on the implementation of the present resolution as soon as possible and
in any event within 15 days of the adoption of this resolution;
9. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
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Part 6 states that political differences cannot be resolved through the
use of force, deeply regrets the failure of all concerned to resume their
political dialogue and urges them to do so immediately and without
preconditions, thus permitting a peaceful resolution of their differences and
the restoration of peace and stability, and requests the Secretary-General
This is the other RESOLUTION 924
RESOLUTION 924 (1994)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 3386th meeting,
on 1 June 1994
The Security Council,
Having considered the situation in the Republic of Yemen,
Having regard to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United
Nations,
Deeply concerned at the tragic death of innocent civilians,
Appreciating the efforts of the League of Arab States, the Gulf Cooperation
Council, the Organization of the Islamic Conference, the neighbouring States,
and other concerned States to contribute to a peaceful resolution of the
conflict and to ensure peace and stability in the Republic of Yemen,
Considering that the continuance of the situation could endanger peace and
security in the region,
1. Calls for an immediate cease-fire;
2. Urges an immediate cessation of the supply of arms and other matériel
which might contribute to the continuation of the conflict;
3. Reminds all concerned that their political differences cannot be
resolved through the use of force and urges them to return immediately to
negotiations which will permit a peaceful resolution of their differences and a
restoration of peace and stability;
4. Requests the Secretary-General to send a fact-finding mission to the
area as soon as practicable to assess prospects for a renewed dialogue among all
those concerned and for further efforts by them to resolve their differences;
S/RES/924 (1994)
English
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5. Requests the Secretary-General to report to it on the situation at an
appropriate time, but not later than one week after the completion of the factfinding
mission;
6. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
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his Special Envoy to examine appropriate ways of facilitating these
Part 3 states that they have to come to the table solve the issue.
part 6 making the Res/924 active to this day
My point are
Point 1
The war in 1994 where the ali saleh used force to unity making South Arabia as a occupied country.
Point 2
Making the South Movement a Right under The UN International Law.
Point 3
UN Articles
Art. 42.
Territory is considered occupied when it is actually placed under the authority of the hostile army.
The occupation extends only to the territory where such authority has been established and can be exercised.
Art. 43.
The authority of the legitimate power having in fact passed into the hands of the occupant, the latter shall take all the measures in his power to restore, and ensure, as far as possible, public order and safety, while respecting, unless absolutely prevented, the laws in force in the country.
I study cases like this because I hear people say they have no rights but they do under international law.
1.leaders that order Killing people is a war crime.
2.Saddam Huessin was trailed under this after many years later for the gas on the village.
3.Sudans Leader cant travel out thr border he will be aressted.
4.Bush is under this he cant leave outside the us Canda has a warrent for him under international law for waterbording.
I heard they are coming out for one for ali saleh for War Crimes in sada and arms trades within organizations
South Yemen independence
This is the UN Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Mr. Padley Stating establishing co-operation between the United Nations and the Governments in South Arabia (South Yemen) in preparation for the territory’s independence.
SOUTH ARABIA (INDEPENDENCE)
HC Deb 18 July 1966 vol 732 c21 21
22. Mr. Colin Jackson
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what further plans he has for invoking United Nations assistance in the passage of South Arabia to independence by 1968.
§ Mr. Padley
We are at present considering this subject, in consultation with the Government of the Federation of South Arabia.
Mr. Jackson
Would not the Minister of State agree that, bearing in mind the useful work that the United Nations has done at other frontiers in the Middle East, if we could get an agreed observer team it might be at any rate one factor in helping to prevent disaster as the territory moves towards independence?
§ Mr. Padley
We should welcome the presence of U.N. observers at general elections in South Arabia. We are also very willing to explore, together with the Federal Government, any other practical means of establishing co-operation between the United Nations and the Governments in South Arabia in preparation for the territory’s independence.
Interesting, but…
You have failed to post any UN resolutions recognizing contemporary South Yemen as an independent state.
Sorry.