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SANA - Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh said on Sunday he will not run in next yearâs presidential elections and urged political parties to nominate âyoung bloodâ to lead the country. âWe want to establish a model for peaceful hand over of power,â Saleh, president since 1978, said during a meeting with political parties and diplomats.
âPolitical parties must nominate for this post young leaders capable of bearing responsibility based on clear programs to manage the country,â he added. He did not provide any other reasons for his decision to relinquish power.
Saleh said he would continue to lead the country until the presidential elections in September, 2006. |