The Yemeni people are unrelenting in their demands for democracy. Millions continue to stage rallies across their country in a display of will that is proving the most robust out of all the Arab revolutions. The Yemenis face great challenges, including the political vacillation of their country's opposition, and the United States' military and strategic interests in Yemen.
Al Jazeera described Abdul Hameed Abu Hatem as a mere "protester." However, the man's demands show a purity and genuineness that is consistent with the chants of millions of Yemenis from all over the country. "We are calling for freedom, justice, order and a civil government. We demand that the public income is used by the public and that people have equal job opportunities," said Abu Hatem, during a prodemocracy rally in Sanaa attended by an estimated 250,000 Yemenis.
For such thoughtful demands to be met, a transparent political transition needs to take place. Ali Abdullah Saleh, Yemen's president of 33 years, is evidently unable to lead the country. He is currently suffering from physical injuries, and it seems that even if he were to recover, very few Yemenis currently trust in his ability to spearhead meaningful reforms.