Barran Press
U.S. Ambassador to Yemen, Stephen Fagin, stated on November 6, 2024, that the announcement of the National Coalition of Political Parties and Groups opposing the Houthi movement represents a "pivotal moment" in the political history of Yemen.
In a statement released by the U.S. Embassy in Yemen and shared on X, reviewed by Barran Press, the ambassador emphasized that Yemeni parties and entities have demonstrated to the public that there is hope for a peaceful and prosperous Yemen, led by Yemenis for Yemenis.
Fagin attended the launch event for the new political coalition, which consists of 22 Yemeni parties and political groups aimed at supporting the Yemeni Republic's government. The embassy noted that these Yemeni parties had convened in April for a political dialogue to discuss issues of common concern, marking the first meeting of its kind in over a decade.
The statement highlighted that the Yemeni parties agreed to form a broad national bloc committed to crafting a shared vision for a peaceful Yemen while respecting political diversity.
On November 5, the National Coalition was officially announced in Aden, the temporary capital, with Dr. Ahmed Bin Daghr, the first deputy of the Congress Party, elected as its rotating president. The coalition, comprising 21 political parties and entities, reaffirmed its commitment to the constitution, relevant laws, and national, regional, and international references, advocating for political plurality, justice, partnership, and transparency. It outlined 11 goals, including the restoration of the state, unifying forces against rebellion, and resolving the southern issue.
While the Southern Transitional Council opposed the coalition's formation, it received praise from the internationally recognized Yemeni government and other supportive political entities, garnering significant positive reactions on social media from various politicians, writers, and activists.