In the letters to Yemeni President Mr Rashad Al ALIMI (here) and Prime Minister Mr Maeenn Abdulmalik Saeed (here) IFJ General Secretary Anthony Bellanger said: “If this act is not repelled, it could open the door for other YJS offices to fall into the hands of politically motivated groups. This is not just an attack on the YJS and its property, it is an attempt to destroy what the YJS represents, as a national union that symbolises the solidarity among Yemeni journalists and acts as a protector of their independence“.
The IFJ calls on all its affiliates to join its demand for immediate evacuation of YJS’ offices in Aden and let YJS colleagues safely return to their offices.
To express your solidarity with YJS, send the model letter attached.
Download Model letter to Yemen President office (here)
Letters should be sent to Yemen president office: [email protected]
With a copy to Mohamed Shubaita, YJS general secretary: [email protected]