YEMENS: OPPOSITION TO UNITY GROWING

Created: 3/5/1990

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yemensj opposition io unity growing

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efforts to merge key political and military ministries of north and south yemen are provoking resistance in both countries that incite antircgime violence and suspend the unification drive

'ememre publicly criticizing unity, and one north yemeni muslims to resist it

"ivil servants in both countries believe they may lose their positions if the yemens merge, and the refusal of top government leaders to discuss merger details is increasing popular anxiety. continued failure to address public concerns is likely to spark stronger opposition that may stall the unification process and may threaienaden/sefforts to moderate its foreign policy-p"

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