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This announcement comes after intense internal debate about the possibility that Washington is criticized for giving asylum to Salé, allegedly responsible for the deaths of hundreds of demonstrators during protests against his mandate in the country.
Sale may be admitted to the New York-Presbyterian Hospital later this week, according to this source, to receive additional treatment to end of overcoming the consequences of injuries sustained in June after a bomb attack on the presidential palace, prompting leaving the country and its placement in a medical center in Saudi Arabia.
Although not yet formally issued a visa on behalf of Salé, no "impediments" to do so, he pointed out this source. Officials have expressed concern that the decision could spark the ire of many Yemenis claim that Saleh is judged by the repression of the demonstrations, however, have decided to pull the president of the country, even temporarily, could help to pave the way for the 2012 elections and soften the political crisis that has caused the downfall of the Executive.
"Ultimately, we feel there was much to win and that was worth having to face the criticism that will come, including comparisons with previous situations," added this source. Thus, referring to the decision of then-President Jimmy Carter to give asylum to the shah of Persia, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi in 1979 for medical treatment after being overthrown by the Islamic Revolution in Iran.
"The main goal is to get physically unable to Yemen to mediate in the political process. To treat you like a logical way to do this," she added this source.
The Yemeni democracy activists have said they fear that the United States guaranteeing shelter to Salé and if you do, ask for your return to the country for trial.
Hours earlier, U.S. government sources had warned that only allowed into the United States for medical reasons Salé "justified." "The request for approval of the president's trip to the United States Salé is currently under study," said a government official of Barack Obama.
According to the source, the Presidency would Yemeni recently contacted the U.S. Embassy in Sana'a to report the intention of moving soon Salé to the U.S. to receive specialized medical treatment for injuries sustained during the attack of last June.
Sale on Saturday announced its intention to move to the U.S., but said his trip would not be for medical treatment, because it is "good" but to "enable the national unity government adequately prepare elections" in which will elect his successor.
