Gulf mediator leaves Yemen empty-handed

AFP , Wednesday 21 Sep 2011

GCC chief Abullatif al-Zayani leaves the Yemeni capital of Sanna, announcing the failure of his mediating efforts and the unwillingness of political rivals for peace talks

Gulf Cooperation Council chief left Yemen Wednesday saying political rivals there are not yet ready to reach an agreement, state news agency Saba said, as fighting raged in Sanaa.

"GCC Secretary General Abullatif al-Zayani and his accompanying convoy left Sanaa today," reported Saba.

It quoted the Gulf mediator as saying that efforts to reach an agreement between all sides will only be possible "when conditions are more favourable."

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