280 members out of 565 for south, national dialogue next month

280 members out of 565 for south, national dialogue next month

By Nasser Arrabyee, 22/11/2012

The delayed national dialogue might start next December, said the spokesperson of the technical committee for preparing for the dialogue, Ms Amal Bash.

Ms Al Basha said that with almost all preparations  done,   the President Abdu Rabu Mansour Hadi can announce the date he sees appropriate for the start of the national dialogue which is expected last for six months.

Earlier in the week, the technical committee approved the presentation of all parties and components who will be involved the dialogue sessions. The south percentage will be 50% of the 565 members of all the national dialogue conference. 

The southern separatist movement (Hirak), may take 10-15 of the southern presentation, expected some observers. 

In addition to the parties that are forming the national unity government, all other components will be presented in the national dialogue. The parties are, the People General Congress, Saleh's party, and the JMP, that is the Joint Meeting Parties Coaltion which includes six parties, the largest of which are the Islamist party, Islah, and Socialist part. 

The other components include independent youth, Hirak, Al Houthi, civil society, and women.