jukido
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 Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 3:58 am Post subject: Gulf monarchies renewed their so far unsuccessful |
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Gulf monarchies renewed their so far unsuccessful call for President Saleh to sign a power transfer deal "immediately", on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York on Friday, AFP reported.
In a statement carried by a Saudi state news agency, they "condemned... the use of weapons, especially heavy weapons, against unarmed protesters".
After his surprise return to Sanaa, President Saleh called for a ceasefire to stop violence which has already claimed about 100 lives this week, mainly of unarmed anti-government protesters.
He was quoted by the state news agency Saba as saying he was "carrying the dove of peace and an olive branch".
He flew back after having treatment in Saudi Arabia for injuries sustained in a rocket attack on the grounds of his presidential palace.
Mr Saleh was greeted by thousands of enthusiastic supporters, who staged a rally in Sanaa.
The US, whose officials were reported to have been taken by surprise by President Saleh's return, urged him to begin a transfer of power and arrange presidential elections.
"The Yemeni people have suffered enough and deserve a path towards a better future," White House spokesman Jay Carney said.
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