A: Front-Page Headlines:
1. Extreme Secrecy About the Constitutional Amendments.
2. New Leadership for Aden Islamic Army which has Declared War on the Government.
3. 180 Yemeni Prisoners Inside the Prisons of the Zionist Entity and the Foreign Minister Refutes Any Contact with It.
4. Journalists Refuse to Participate in the Illegal (Syndicate) Conference.
5. Lawyers Seek to Block a New Lawyers' Law.

B: Issue's Editorial:
The savage policies and steps of the authorities have no explanation but their bankruptcy - bothfinancial and spiritual. And when a certain power falls to this dual bankruptcy coupled with exposure to the outside world, it usually suppresses the impoverished people it claims to represent.
It is certain that what triggered the recent oppressive measures and economic hardships is the illegitimacy of the system, as the nation has become a jungle which is dominated by pirates, highwaymen and killers. Only such law of the jungle explains the recent actions of the authorities. Take the following examples - closing down newspapers, jailing of journalists, unilaterally preparing for the syndicate's conference, unannounced increases of prices, and sidestepping the constitution and laws. Only one word explains the attitude of the authorities - treachery.
The ignorant authorities that are used to falsification of facts have no enemy but democracy, and more specifically, press freedom, which is now under siege.
Today, we not only face totalitarian authorities, but corrupt ones as well. It is a small minority of Yemenis who are abusing their military power and financial prowess, which is scared that it does lots of damage.
It is no wonder therefore that all its decisions are spontaneous and refuse any form or level of participation from others. It is also this that explains the dozens of laws the authorities issue without going through parliament.
But the forces of modernity should come together armed with knowledge, and law and order.

B: Issue's Editorial:
Whatever is left of the Yemen Socialist Party's leadership may have forgotten the fact that their very existence is at risk. This happens at a time when the party believes it still exists, and that it alone has the right to exist. Today we see the leaders of this party which leave their places in the Politburo and the Central Committee leaving only dust behind them, and a party that decided to boycott democracy and elections.
When we say this, we are not against the YSP or its unitarian leaders, but we regret the fragmentation as a result of its miserable decision to secede. This has resulted in the departure of many YSP key persons.
Today, the top leadership of the YSP pretends to call for democracy, but in reality are monopolizing decision-making and are unable to listen to their own rank and file. This is clear from the way this leadership behaved in the documentary round of its general convention. In truth, the leaders of the YSP today are coordinating with the secessionist leaders-in-exile of the party. That is why, group after group of the party top persons have left their place in the party.

B: Issue's Editorial:
The last two weeks have been the worst for press freedom in Yemen since the nation's re-unification and the acceptance of a multi-party political system. The steps taken against the media cannot but be seen as an effort to further shrink an already limit margin of press freedom.
The chief editor of Al-Shoura was arrested, in spite of the law, and the newspaper was stopped, after it had earlier been cloned.
Two chief editors were also arrested, in addition to a columnist and a lawyer in a way that is demeaning, and of course unconstitutional.
More journalists were called in for interrogation and intimidation at the prosecution and in courts.
It was, like a slaughterhouse. The intellectuals and opinion-makers were lumped with common criminals in the Criminal Investigation jails.
Journalists negotiate their views with the authorities using the pen. But Yemen's authorities have other more primitive means, as the events of recent days have shown. Indeed, some members of our power structure have become very confused.

B: Issue's Editorial:
Efforts were recently mounted to further reduce the freedom of the press, rights which are guaranteed by the constitution. Such efforts culminated in stopping several papers, imprisoning several editors, and interrogating many more. The list of victims of these actions is long, and it includes notable persons like Haitham Al-Ghareeb, Abdul-Latif Kutbi, Noman Kayed Saif, Hisham Bashraheel, Dr. Abdubakar Al-Saqqaf, Dr. Mohammed Ali Al-Saqqaf, Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Saqqaf, and others.
Such steps of infringement on press freedom comes in total contradiction to the announcements of our officials and government, and in contradiction to the international conventions our government has signed.
The illegal actions of the state have resulted in an uproar - locally and internationally. Many pro-democracy individuals and lovers of press freedom courageously stood up to these actions. Can we expect an end to these violations which hurt Yemen's image?

A: Front-Page Headlines:
1. Islah Continues to Hold Local Conventions in the Governorates.
2. The Moudiyah Court Starts Trial in Absentia of Those Accused of Killing Foreign Tourists.
3. The New Election Law Has Many Shortcomings.
4. The Secretary-General Receives the Lebanese Ambassador and Expresses Support for the Resistance.

B: Issue's Editorial:
The issue of Rani juices imported from Saudi Arabia continues to draw more question marks, especially in light of the official announcements and the press reports.
The statements speak of violations of trade mark laws, of court decisions, and of circulars by the customs authority not to allow such products into the country. Yet, tens of containers carrying this same product have been allowed in. To add insult to injury, most of the products carry expiry dates long gone.
The questions are: "For how long will we continue to endure such violations? Why should a whole nation fail to decide on a small thing like this?"
The world is approaching a stage of complete open-door trade policies in which mafia dinosaurs will smuggle anything for profit, even if at the expense of the health of nations.

B: Issue's Editorial:
The third stage in our administrative plan builds up on the previous stages. All stages showed the level of discipline and devotion of all our party members. We expected such behavior, and it re-enforces our confidence in a better tomorrow. It also proves the ability of our party to lead the many great changes which will ensure a better future.
The main point in all of this is to build roots for democratic behavior within the party rank and file. It is the only party whose internal structures are based on democracy that can also push for democracy at the national level.
In my mind, the localized elections of our party rank and file is a milestone towards the Sixth General Convention of the party. It is clear that the PGC now has a good track record and a long experience

A: Front-Page Headlines:
1. Condolences on the Passing Away of Mr. Abdul-Warith Al-Ibby.
2. Broad Campaign Against Oppression of Journalists.
3. Mystery Over Effort to Assassinate Captain Saeed Yafiee.
4. Entering and Staying in the YSP Brings No Benefits, and Leaving Brings No Punishment.
5. The Court Summons the Minister of Information on Al-Shoura's Case.

B: Issue's Editorial:
When I receive news about the death of a dear friend, I enter something close to a coma. I cannot weep, I cannot even express my sorrow. I become numb.
Fortunately, I have this problem only rarely, because I do not have too many dear friends.
Last week, I was hit hard when an old friend, a brother, a father... passed away. It was Abdul-Warith Al-Ibby.
Death can actually become a saviour when it claims those free and great to me. Many people die every minute, but it is only a small few that leave with us tears flowing for a long time. For me, Abdul-Warith was one of them.

Shibam,
Mukalla Weekly, Official,
10/03/1999

A: Front-Page Headlines:
1. Mukalla Receives 12 Tourist Ships, and More than 2 billion Riyals in Hadhramaut Revenues.
2. The President Talks to King Fahd by Phone.
3. The Prime Minister Receives a UNHCR Official, and Attends the Seminar on Road Damages Because of Vehicle Overload.
4. A Branch of the College of Education in Al-Ghadhah.

B: Issue's Editorial:
Since the launch of the September and October Revolutions, the right of the citizen to a good and full life was the paramount objective of the revolutions. A major milestone towards that objective was achieved on May 22, 1990, with the re-unification of the country.
The leadership, under the guidance of President Ali Abdullah Saleh, has attended to the ways and means to improve the living conditions of our people. An important part of this improvement is in opening the opportunity for political expression and organization within our democratic system. This commitment decorates the political scene of our country.
Unified Yemen has strived to legislate laws that guarantee political freedom. It is true there are some shortcomings, but we plan to overcome these through more democracy, which makes our experience unique in the region.
The on-going discussions on the amendments of the elections law is part of this process. But what is disturbing the meaningless noise that comes from certain quarters which seek to distort the picture and Yemen's image.
The whole world, including the UN's Human Rights Commission in Geneva, have hailed our country's effort to build a system that respects human rights, a nation that enjoys peace and tranquility, and a political culture that shows a lot of tolerance.

A: Front-Page Headlines:
1-A threat to Yemeni representatives in the USA by extremist group.
2-President Saleh starts an official visit to India and Japan
3-Journalists refuse joining the Yemeni Journalists Syndicate convention on Monday 15 March.
4-Court considers the appeal of Al-Shoura newspaper against the accusations of the Ministry of Information.

B: Issue'a Editorial:
By Qaid Driyan
I just wonder how wealthy people in our country can be so ignorant to the conditions that poor people around them are going through.I once saw a citizen was pleading a millionaire businessman and asks for an insignificant amount of money to save his sick child from death because of malaria. Then the market owner turned his back saying that his income is low and has no extra money to lend. However, what really made me feel upset was when I saw an official coming in to the businessman asking him with a praising tongue for money to organize a special occasion. The businessman then with a wide smile grabbed a YR500 note bundle and simply gave it to the official, stating that this was his duty. The official happily went away with the money. No wonder why glorious days don't seem to be lying ahead are not ahead. We should first clean our souls to know why.