The situation in Yemen today is fragile and the country needs all the support it can get from all the concerned parties if it is to move towards a stable future. This will prove to be critical as Yemen stands at a crossroads.
No one would be able to pave the way for a democratic and peaceful Yemen except its own people. For many months, they have made their voices heard through demonstrations and protests.
It is the sacrifice of the people as well as their insistence to pursue a better future that has made the difference for over a year now.
Such sacrifice should not be given up or given away as the nation attempts to construct the building blocks for the next chapter.
The road to nation-building is tedious and demanding and requires the input of all the people in order for it to be successful. This perhaps is the most important long-term goal that should never be compromised.
Yemen's Parliament has recently approved immunity to free President Ali Abdullah Saleh from prosecution — which followed a previous deal for him to give up power.
And although the deal has been reached through the involvement of various parties and with an international endorsement, it is controversial as there are opposition voices calling for prosecution of all members of the old regime including Saleh.
Yet the important thing today is that the points of disagreement should not stop the process from moving forward. Yemen is at a dangerous stage where every single step will have grave ramifications on its future.
The focus should be on the upcoming presidential election which will be the litmus test as to where the country is heading — after which everything can be open for debate. But for now, it is vital for Yemen to move on and end the state of uncertainty.
