Mohammed Al-Mutwikil, a senior opposition figure, told Arab News that the opposition intends to move into two parallel ways: political and physical.
“If we lose the first, we will not lose the second. Most of the provinces are out of the state's control and we are afraid if these provinces are left with power vacuums they will gradually seek separation from the country.”
However, Tariq Al-Shami, the ruling party's spokesman, described the opposition move as unacceptable and provocative, calling upon the opposition to resume talks with his party.
Al-Mutwikil added that the opposition has already drafted a formula for the council and it is now under discussion.
“Following this step, each party in the opposition coalition will separately discuss the formula. The final version of the formula will be presented to the protesters in the camping areas. Following the discussion with the protesters, we will declare the council.”
The opposition says the country's unity is in jeopardy since the government is unable to carry out its duty.
Al-Mutwikil didn't fix a date for the day of announcement of the council.
The young protesters supported the move but proposed another shape of the council that doesn't replace the regime with the opposition.
Khaled Al-Ansi, a protest leader, said the protesters are pressing up for a transitional council because the regime has politically ended and all its institutions have lost legitimacy.
“After the departure of Saleh and his senior officials from the country, the power was left in the hands of Saleh's sons who have no right to rule the country.”
Meanwhile, police said gunfire killed four people during celebrations sparked by Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh’s television appearance on Thursday night.
