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Yemen ruling party confirms elections date, Yemen News Agency SABA (2010)

The ruling General People Congress party has decided to hold the next parliamentary polls on 27 April 2011, and refrain from delaying the elections under any circumstances.

Yemen's parliament to vote on elections law next week, Yemen Online (2010)

Sources at the Yemeni ruling party GPC told YemenOnline that the parliament is going to vote on elections law next week.

Yemen deal "opens window of hope", The National (2010)

The agreement reached on Saturday between Yemen’s ruling party and the opposition coalition of six parties to start a dialogue to discuss political reforms “opens a window of hope for finding solutions to the woes the country is facing now”, an independent political analyst, said on 17 July 2010.

Yemen political parties start dialogue over reforms, Yemen Observer (2010)

Yemeni political parties started Saturday their first meeting for national dialogue over political and electoral reforms before the coming parliamentary elections scheduled in April 2011.

Yemeni election must be carried out in its scheduled time, British secretary says, Yemen News Agency SABA

Yemen's election has to be carried out in its scheduled time, the second secretary in the Political Section at the British Embassy in Yemen said here on Sunday to the state-run 26 September Weekly.

Yemen heading for civil war over reforms, says analyst, The National (2010)

This news article is about Yemen which faces possible civil war if the government goes ahead with plans to conduct parliamentary elections in April without addressing the opposition's demands for election reforms, a political analyst based in the capital said on Tuesday.

Yemen to hold parliament elections in April 2011, disregards opposition boycott, China Daily (2010)

This news article says Yemen's ruling party confirmed Tuesday 15 Dec, to hold delayed parliamentary elections in April 2011 despite of opposition's boycott, according to a statement posted on the party's website.

Elections on time will present positive picture of Yemen, Yemen News Agency (2010)

In this news article, the Deputy Minister for Planning and International Cooperation Hisham Sharaf has said that holding the upcoming parliamentary elections on time will create a positive image of Yemen.

2 deputies premier and 7 ministers resign in Yemen, Yemen News Agency (2010)

This news article is about the resignation of two deputies prime minister and seven ministers because they want to run in the upcoming parliamentary elections planned for April 27 2011.

Yemen should delay proposed constitutional move: U.S. , Reuters (2010)

This news article is about urging Yemen by the US, to hold off on reported plans for a vote as early as Saturday on proposed constitutional changes, calling for the government and opposition to negotiate the electoral reforms.

Saleh Gains Preliminary Yemeni Approval to End Term Limits, Bloomberg (2011)

This news article says Yemen’s parliament gave preliminary approval to a constitutional amendment eliminating presidential term limits, a measure that would allow Ali Abdullah Saleh to lead the government’s campaign against al-Qaeda past the end of his current mandate in 2013.

Yemen: Saleh calls on JMPs to participate actively in elections, Yemen News Agency (2011)

This news article is about the call of President Ali Abdullah Saleh reiterated on Monday 3 Jan, to the Joint Meeting Parties (JMPs), topped by the Islah Party, to participate in the upcoming parliamentary elections. He considered the non-participation of those parties in the elections as a political suicide.

Yemeni women happy for constitutional amendments, Yemen News Agency (2011)

This news article is about Yemeni women who expressed their happiness of the constitutional amendments that gives them 44 seats in the parliament. They described this move as great move for the Yemeni democratic experience and big achievement for the Yemeni woman and boosting her existence in decision making places.

Yemen: Ruling party and opposition parties agree to delay Parliamentary Elections, Yemen Post (2011)

This news articles mentions that Private sources said the ruling General People’s Congress (GPC) party and the Joint Meeting Parties agreed to delay the upcoming parliamentary elections from April 2011 to June 2011.

Yemen president signals won't stay beyond 2013, Reuters (2011)

This news article is about the Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh, eyeing protests that threaten to topple Egypt's long-time ruler, has indicated on Wednesday he would leave office when his current term ends in 2013, after three decades in power.

Protests continue for 5th day against Yemeni Government, VOA News (2011)

This news article is on Protests which continue for a fifth day against the Yemeni government, with thousands marching in the capital Sana'a and meeting opposition from the police.

Hundreds take to streets in Yemen in protest, New York Times (2011)

This news article says that thousands of people continued to protest across Yemen on Wednesday, with hundreds of people taking to the streets of Sana, Taiz and other cities, in a bid to force the resignation of President Ali Abdullah Saleh.

Yemen: Thousands rally day after clashes in the Capital, Washington Post (2011)

This news article says thousands streamed into a square in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, on Wednesday, trying to bolster anti-government demonstrators after club-wielding backers of President Ali Abdullah Saleh tried to drive them out.

Yemen: parties join demonstrators on streets as Saleh blames West for unrest, Washington Post (2011)

This news article says that tens of thousands of people, including a controversial preacher, turned out in cities across Yemen on Tuesday as opposition parties joined demonstrators in rejecting embattled President Saleh's offer to form a unity government. Saleh, in a speech to the faculty and others at Sanaa University, accused the United States and Israel of orchestrating the unrest sweeping through the region.

Yemen: President offered smooth exit, Aljazeera (2011)

This news article says, Yemen's opposition and clerics have offered president Ali Abdullah Saleh a smooth exit from power this year, but protesters staged new demonstrations and continue to demand his immediate ouster. The plan, agreed on at a meeting of opposition groups and religious scholars, seeks to end the country's political crisis and make sure Saleh steps down by the end of 2011.

Yemen: Saleh's insistance on staying in office increases fear of impending violence, Irish Times (2011)

This news article is about President Ali Abdullah Saleh who rejected officially proposals put forward by the political opposition aimed at bringing to an end growing civil unrest across the country.

Yemen: President Saleh announces "parliamentary system", BBC (2011)

This news article says Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has announced plans to change the constitution to move to a parliamentary system.

Yemen delays Parliamentary elections, Yemen Observer (2011)

This news says that despite that the Supreme Commission for Elections and Referendum (SCER) has amended Elections Law No. 6 for 2011 to register eligible voters, a presidential source has revealed that the parliamentary elections would not be held on time.

Yemen: Saleh offers elections as pressure mounts, Reuters (2011)

This news article is about the offer by Yemen's president on Wednesday 23 March, to step down by the end of the year in a bid to appease mounting demands for his resignation, but opposition groups showed no sign of easing up on efforts to force him out.

Yemeni leader offers to hand over power, but only to ‘safe hands’, Washington Post - FP (2011)

This news article says President Ali Abdullah Saleh told a large gathering of his supporters Friday that he was willing to hand over power as long as he can leave the nation in “safe hands.”

Yemeni defected general accuses Saleh of fraud in presidential election, gov't officials deny, Xinhua (2011)

In this news article, the Yemeni defected general Ali Mohsen al-Ahmar on Monday 10 October accused President Ali Abdullah Saleh of rigging in 2006 presidential elections, which was denied by government officials.

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Yemen sets Presidential Election date, VoA (2011)

In this news article; Yemen has announced a February 21 date for presidential elections, just days after President Ali Abdullah Saleh accepted a deal that calls for him to transfer power to a subordinate. Vice President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi issued a decree on Saturday 26 November, for the early voting.

Yemen Forms Government Yemen Forms Government as Egypt’s Military Retreats Politically, Business Week (2011)

In this news article; a new Yemeni government was sworn in after President Ali Abdullah Saleh agreed to relinquish presidential powers, while a representative of Egypt’s ruling military council said it would leave drafting a new constitution to elected members of parliament.

Yemen's noncompetitive Presidential Election draws wide support, VoA News (2011)

This news article says as Yemen transitions towards democracy, it is organizing a presidential election with only one likely candidate: Vice President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi. And that idea is drawing wide support from opposition parties and Yemen's diplomatic partners. Analysts say those with interests in Yemen's future have differing motives for backing an uncompetitive democratic process. The election is scheduled for February 2012.

Yemen: UNDP grants 15 m USD for Yemen's elections, Saba Net (2011)

This news article says that the UNDP has granted Wednesday 21 December, $15 million to support elections and referendum in Yemen. The sum is dedicated to a project supporting the early presidential election scheduled to be held on February 21, 2012, the constitution referendum and parliamentary election.

Yemen: Preparation of security plan for early presidential elections start, Yemen Observer (2011)

This news article says that the Reconciliation Government has approved the budget of early elections scheduled on next February 21, according to memorandum from the Finance Minister following agreement with the Supreme Elections and Referendum Committee (SERC). Meanwhile, the security committees in the governorates continued their meetings that are designated for carrying out early presidential elections on February 21, 2012, that is approved by the SERC.

Yemeni Official Suggests Delay in Presidential Vote, New York Times (2012)

This news article says that a top government official hinted at a possible delay in presidential elections set for February adds to fears of a worsening political crisis in Yemen.

Yemen foreign minister says presidential election will be held on schedule in February, Washington Post (2012)

Yemen’s presidential elections will be held as scheduled toward the end of February, the foreign minister said on Wednesday 18 Jan, countering his own observation a day earlier. Foreign Minister Abu Bakr al-Qirbi, a veteran of President Ali Abdullah Saleh’s regime, told Al-Arabiya television on Tuesday that it would difficult to have presidential elections if the security situation is not resolved.

Election preparations start in conflict-torn Yemen, Reuters (2012)

This news article says that Yemen has begun a publicity campaign to get citizens to vote in the upcoming presidential election, officials said on Monday (6 Feb), part of a deal to ease President Ali Abdullah Saleh out of office and pull the country back from the brink of civil war.

Yemen: Saleh says to vote in presidential elections, China Daily (2012)

This news article say that outgoing Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh, currently in the United States for medical treatment, said on Tuesday (7 Feb), that he will return home to vote in the upcoming presidential elections, the state-run Saba news agency reported.

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Yemen: Despite its flaws election gives hope, IRIN (2012)

This news article says that A presidential election to be held on 21 February in Yemen will open the door for a new chapter in the poorest and arguably most fragile country in the Arab world, says new Prime Minister Mohammed Salim Ba-Sindwa. Despite a fragile security situation in several parts of the country, there is hopeful progress towards polling day with voter education campaigns running in several parts of the country.

Yemen's priority is to ensure security of elections, says minister, Yemen News Agency (2012)

In this news article, the Interior Minister Abdul-Qater Qahtan has said that Yemen’s priority was to ensure security of the upcoming presidential elections. He highlighted importance of ensuring security of the February 21st presidential elections.

Yemenis to participate in SMS Election monitoring, Yemen Times (2012)

For the first time, ordinary Yemenis will be able to monitor the country’s elections as they go to the polls on February 21. The project, called “Ersod” in Arabic or “Watch” in English, allows people to monitor the elections, reporting any violations or suspicious activities by sending an SMS message to 3377. Resonate! hopes the project will instill more confidence in Yemenis about the election process.

Yemen: Saleh’s 33-year rule ends with party-benefiting vote, Bloomberg Business week (2012)

Yemenis vote today 21 Feb, in a presidential election that formally ends the 33-year rule of Ali Abdullah Saleh. Polls opened at 8 a.m. local time, with about 12 million eligible voters. Turnout may be low because of the sole candidate and boycott calls by secessionists in the south and Houthi rebels in the north. More than 100,000 soldiers have been deployed to provide security. Troops clashed yesterday with members of the separatist Southern Movement in Shabwa province after the militants stormed the elections commission office.

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Yemen Election: One Person, One Vote, One Candidate, NPR (2012)

This news article says that millions of people in Yemen turned out to vote Tuesday 21 Feb, in an unusual presidential election. There was only one candidate and only one way to vote — yes.

Reality bites as Yemen begins life after Saleh, Reuters (2012)

This news article says that Yemen has began a new era without Ali Abdullah Saleh after an uncontested election that gave his deputy a mandate to launch reforms in a country facing an economy in meltdown, a tenacious al Qaeda wing and rebellions in the north and south. The election committee is expected to release initial results later on Wednesday. An official on Tuesday estimated turnout was as high as 80 percent.

Yemen counts votes in 1-candidate Election to confirm Hadi as leader, VoA (2012)

This news article says that Yemen has begun counting votes from a one-candidate election designed to confirm Vice President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi as the country's new leader after a year-long uprising against autocratic President Ali Abdullah Saleh. Yemeni authorities said Tuesday's turnout (21 Feb), was high in the capital Sana'a and several other cities.

Saleh hands "difficult phase" over to new Yemen, Reuters (2012)

Thi news article says that Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi took office after elections last week in which he was the sole candidate to replace Saleh, the target of mass protests that came to be matched by open warfare among rival wings of Yemen's military and tribal militias.

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Yemen Salafists form first ever political party, Reuters (2012)

This news article is about Ultra-conservative Salafists in Yemen which have formed their first political party, urging recently elected President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi to apply Islamic law to all areas of life and to reject interference by foreign powers.

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