Yemen’s President has finally signed political transition settlement long in the works through the mediation of the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council. Pursuant to the agreement, President Ali Abdullah Saleh will hand over his powers to Vice-President Abed Rabbo Mansour al-Hadi and presidential elections will be staged within 90 days. In theory, over 2 year period, a government of national unity will establish a national dialogue to ensure that a broad section of society takes part in determining Yemen’s future, with a constitutional review to follow. There is also some concern that Saleh could once again someway renege on his commitments. Will now the UN Security Council endorse and perhaps encourage compliance? Revolution or Transfer of Power Among Elites? Further, the question for many Yemeni democratic and human rights advocates is whether this will be a transition to a free and democratic country or merely a transfer of power among elites, similar to current fears that Egypt’s revolution had also failed to live up to the people’s aspirations/expectations. Inclusive After Youth/NGO Led Call for Change & Action: The UNSG Special Representative Jamal Benomar said in a press statement that new political actors will be able to form political parties and compete in elections held at the end of the two-year transition process. “These steps will, I hope, create a strong basis for a fully inclusive and participatory transition process, giving civil society, including the youth and women, a true stake in Yemen’s future. Towards this end, the parties have agreed to engage immediately with the youth movements in the squares to seek their support for and active participation in the transition process.” Mr. Benomar extended special recognition to Yemen’s youth for generating “the momentum for change…the door is now open for you to make a real difference in the transition.” UN Security Council to Meet” The UN Security Council is now scheduled to meet on Monday, November 28, 2011 to be briefed and perhaps endorse the deal. Resolution 2014, which was unanimously adopted on October 21, 2011 by the UNSC, endorsed the GCC initiative for a peaceful transition of power and requested the Secretary-General to regularly report to the Council on the implementation of the resolution. Monday’s meeting could prove to be both an opportunity for a briefing and adoption of endorsing resolution or Council statement. (Read: - “Yemen Resolution-UN Security Council” - www.filmannex.com/posts/blog_show_post/yemen-resolution-un-un-security-council-by-ambassador-mo/36614). By Ambassador Muhamed Sacirbey Facebook – Become a Fan at “Diplomatically Incorrect” Twitter – Follow us at DiplomaticallyX War Crimes Justice” Channel - diplomaticallyincorrect.org/c/war-crimes-justice