Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Is Political Change Happening In Yemen?



Yemen Vote Ousts Saleh, But Will New Leader Bring Change? -- The Christian Science Monitor

Vice President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, the sole candidate, won the historic Yemen vote. Many Yemenis hope his win will pave the way to a more democratic society.

After a year of unrest, Yemenis took to the voting booth on Tuesday to do what demonstrators have been working for: the removal of Yemen President Ali Abdullah Saleh from office.

In an uncontested election, the nation rubber-stamped former Vice President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi as the new leader.

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More News On The Unrest And Political Change In Yemen

Yemen violence mars poll to replace Ali Abdullah Saleh -- BBC
Yemenis vote to rubber-stamp VP as new president -- CBS/AP
Yemenis vote to rubber-stamp VP as nation’s new leader to steer country out of crisis -- Washington Post/AP
UN envoy says 'difficult' process ahead in Yemen -- AFP
Yemen election ensures Saleh's exit after 33 years -- Reuters
Yemenis Take Another Step Forward in Unfinished Revolution -- Voice of America
Yemen Votes to Formally Remove President -- New York Times
Yemen votes out President Saleh (PHOTOS) -- Global Post

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