AlQa'dah 27, 1435, September 22, 2014, SPA -- U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged the implementation "in full, without delay" of a newly agreed peace agreement in Yemen that strives to end violence that has killed and displaced hundreds of people in recent weeks, dpa reported. The signing over the weekend of the agreement is "a positive step towards political stability and peace in the country," the U.N. chief said in a statement released by his office. The secretary-general commended the Yemenis for their ability to unity and reach agreement on a "peaceful path forward" during a period of conflict and uncertainty. Yemen recently emerged from a complex U.N.-backed political transition, but the past few months have seen violence and unrest in some parts of the country. The agreement was signed Sunday as part of efforts led by Ban and the U.N. envoy to Yemen, Jamal Benomar. The U.N. chief urged Yemeni political leaders to ensure that the forces over which they exercise control or influence cease all violent acts and disengage from the conflict. He also called for the return of all government institutions to the control of legitimate authorities. The secretary-general highlighted that the United Nations continues to work with President Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi and considers him the legitimate elected president as the country seeks to build "a new, democratic Yemen that responds the legitimate aspirations of all its citizens."
