South Yemen

That this House expresses grave concern at reports of violence against peaceful Southern protesters in Aden, Shabwa and Hadramaut who are demonstrating for their political rights and the principle of self-determination and their support for the Southern transitional council; condemns the killing, injury and arbitrary detention of protesters and activists; affirms that the right to peaceful protest, freedom of expression and political participation must be protected in accordance with international law; calls on His Majesty’s Government to work with international partners to support an independent and transparent investigation into the killing of protesters in Aden, Shabwa and Hadramaut and to ensure accountability for those responsible; further calls on the Government to engage regional partners in the Gulf and the wider international community to promote dialogue, de-escalation and a peaceful political solution that reflects the democratic aspirations of the people of South Yemen; and urges all parties to commit to a process that safeguards human rights, stability and the right of the Southern people to determine their own future peacefully.