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| Minority Ismaeli Shia Leader Refuse Sectarian Representation in Yemen National Dialogue |
| 2013-01-07 |
| [Yemen Post] A top leader from Yemen's minority Ismaeli Shia sect denounced politicians who called on the national dialogue preparatory commission to specify seats for Ismaelis in Yemen to ensure they are represented. Abdullah Shaban, a leader within the Ismaeli sect in Yemen told Yemen Post that sectarian representation in the national dialogue is not what Yemen needs today and that all should enter the dialogue sessions as Yemenis operating within political parties and not religious sects. "We need to put sectarian differences behind us and Ismaelis do not want seats within the national dialogue because of their sect," said Shaban. He added, "Ismaelis over the years have been involved in the political process in Yemen without having their own party. We joined other parties hoping to serve the country and not the sect." |
| Posted by:Fred |