General Patraeus in Yemen
The prospect of millions from the Millennium Challenge Account didn’t work to create reforms, the 4.6 billion in donor funds in 2006 didn’t work and increased military aid won’t work either. The profits of corruption are much too great and the system so entrenched that its nearly impossible at this point to undo. And with General Patraeus arriving days after the slaughter of the protesters, I would assume the conversation contained more than praise. The timing gives the impression that the US is giving Yemen a pass on all human rights issues, even outright murder by police, but what’s really happening is anyone’s guess. Yemen says every US official visits in order to deliver praise; in five years, the only one who contradicted the Yemeni statement after the meeting was Mueller. Nonetheless, US military aid (slated for trucks and boats) in 2010 is at the highest level in years. Yemen’s counter-terror policies are often smoke and mirrors with little substance.
Yemen, U.S. discuss military cooperation July 26 (Saba)- Minister of Defense Mohammed Nasir Ahmed along with Minister of Interior Mutahar Rashad al-Masri held a meeting on Sunday with the U.S. Commander of Central Military Command General David Petraeus who is currently visiting Yemen over means of enhancing bilateral relations between two armies of both countries and joint efforts of combating terror.
The US commander highlighted efforts of Yemen in combating terrorism, voicing concern of his country to enhance cooperation with Yemen in domain of combating terror.
He pointed out to the increase in the U.S. assistance to the development in Yemen, saying that the America supports strongly unity and stability of Yemen.
The minister of defense highlighted level of the relationship between Yemen and United States of America, affirming concern of Yemen to continue its efforts to fight terrorism
He also indicated to the partnership with the international community to combat this phenomenon which threatens security of the world.
