alongside regional and international parties to ensure the success of the political settlement in Yemen." Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird congratulated Hadi on the completion of the NDC and said in a statement, "the people of Yemen have clearly spoken for a more open society that respects freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law." The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that, "Turkey believes that the preparation for a new constitution in Yemen that secures the fundamental rights and freedoms and that has accordance with National Dialogue Conference resolutions is essential for a consistent and prosperous Yemen." United States State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf stated that "The debates, discussions and compromises throughout the National Dialogue process are evidence of the will of the Yemeni people to work together constructively for the future of their country." Houthi Leader Mohammad al-Bakhti rejected the outcomes document "because it divides Yemen into poor and wealthy regions." The final NDC session was also boycotted by Houthi leaders after the assassination of a Houthi representative to the NDC. Mohammad Ali Ahmed, a southern representative to the NDC who resigned in November 2013, stated that, "what has been announced about the six regions is a coup against what had been agreed at the (NDC) dialogue." Al-Hirak member Nasser al-Nawba rejected the NDC outcomes and stated that, "We will continue our peaceful struggle until we achieve independence." Most southern leaders boycotted the Dialogue from the beginning of the process. See also Yemeni Civil War (1994) List of modern conflicts in the Middle East Yemeni Revolution History of Yemen References General references M Elayah, L Schulpen, L van Kempen, A Almaweri, B AbuOsba, (2018) National dialogues as an interruption of civil war–the case of Yemen, Peacebuilding, 1-20 2013 in Yemen Politics of Yemen National security in Yemen Yemeni peace process History of Yemen Yemeni Crisis (2011–present) 2014 in Yemen