U.S. CONDEMNS ATTACK ON PEACEFUL PROTESTERS IN TAIZ

(MAY 30, 2011)   

   The U.S. Embassy in Sana'a condemns the unprovoked and unjustified attack on peaceful demonstrators in Taiz on the evening of May 29th, in which several demonstrators were killed and many more wounded. We commend the youth protesters who have shown both resolve and restraint and have made their viewpoint known through non-violent means.

   We reiterate President Obama's recent call for President Saleh "to move immediately on his commitment to transfer power," and we emphasize that the way forward is not through violence.  Parties must work together with one another and with the youth, who are the future of Yemen, to build a more peaceful, prosperous and secure nation.