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February 9, 2015

Yemen Talks Resume; U.N. Calls for Restoration of President Hadi 
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Talks are resuming in Yemen today to resolve a power vacuum created with
the resignation of President Abdu Rabbu Mansour Hadi. Houthi rebels have
threatened to seize power after forcing Hadi's ouster. United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Hadi should be restored to office.

Secretary General Ban Ki-moon: "The situation is very, very seriously
deteriorating with the Houthis taking power and making this government
vacuum in power. There must be a restoration of the legitimacy of
President Hadi. I am concerned that these Houthis and the former
President Saleh have been undermining the transition process. We have to
address this one through the Security Council and GCC [Gulf Cooperation
Council] initiatives."

 

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