Yemeni Youth Organizations Unite to Spark Historical Regime Change
Umbrella group Civic Coalition of Revolutionary Youth (CCRY) releasing list of demands for immediate transfer of power.
SANAA, YEMEN – Youth activist group Civic Coalition of Revolutionary Youth is calling for continued protests in advance of its press conference tomorrow. The group represents a coordinated large scale body of activists supported by activist parliamentarians, civil rights activists, and politicians.
“Our membership is the voice of a diverse group of activists, local influencers, professional associations, civil organizations and tribal groups,” says Husam Al-Sharjabi, Chairman, CCRY. “These groups have each expressed their aspirations, in one way or another, for freedom, democracy, and justice in Yemen. They reject tyranny and the monopolization of power and wealth.”
On March 23, 2011, CCRY will release its charter and a list of demands at a press conference on 9:30 a.m. at the “Yemeni Writers « Union” in Raqqas Street, Sana » a. The Coalition « s charter lists one of its main objectives as the creation of a modern democratic nation for all Yemenis to enjoy equally under the rule of law.
This list of demands also includes:
- Immediate dismantling of the current regime.
- » Arrest of all those involved in committing criminal acts against citizens and/or against the publics interest through fraud and corruption.
- A constitution that transforms the governance system from presidential to parliamentarian.
- A decentralized government that ensures unity of Yemen while protecting the unique interests of different regions.
- Full transparency.
“The Coalition must warn all factions to refrain from attempts to divert the revolution from its stated goals, or try to take custody of its methods or agenda,” says Ahmed Saif Hashed, parliamentarian, CCRY. “We hereby call on all our brothers and sisters in protest squares across the country to continue their perseverance until a peaceful transfer of power to a civilian authority is completed.”
« The Civic Coalition of Revolutionary Youth is headquartered in Sana » a. It brings together Yemen « s four main youth groups – Alliance for the Youth » s Revolution, Alliance of the People « s Youth Revolution, Alliance of Youth and Students for a Peaceful Revolution, and the Coalition of Change Leaders – under one umbrella. It formed in response to the January 16, 2011 uprising at the University of Sanaa by students and youth.