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Constitution of the Republic of Yemen 1991, as amended to 2015
Obligations of the State
- English
The Republic of Yemen confirms its adherence to the UN Charter, the International Declaration of Human Rights, the Charter of the Arab League, and Principles of international Law which are generally recognized. (Art. 6)
- Arabic
تؤكد الدولة العمل بميثاق الأمم المتحدة والإعلان العالمي لحقوق الإنسان وميثاق جامعة الدول العربية وقواعد القانون الدولي المعترف بها بصورة عامة. (المادّة 6)
Obligations of the State
- English
General rights and freedoms are guaranteed and the State shall undertake to protect them. (Art. 3, Constitutional Declaration to organize the foundations of governance during the transitional period in Yemen)
- Arabic
الحقوق والحريات عامة مكفولة وتلتزم الدول بحمايتها. (مادة3 الإعلان الدستوري لتنظيم قواعد الحكم خلال المرحلة الانتقالية في اليمن)
Judicial Protection
- English
Citizens have the right of recourse to the courts to protect their rights and lawful interests. … (Art. 51)
- Arabic
يحق للمواطن أن يلجأ إلى القضـاء لحماية حقوقه ومصالحه المشروع. ... (المادّة 51)
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Constitution of the Republic of Yemen 1991, as amended to 2015 (English). The 2015 Transitional Declaration was appended to the 1991 Constitution. According to Art. 2: “... Arabic is its official Language.”
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Constitution of the Republic of Yemen 1991, as amended to 2015 (Arabic). The 2015 Transitional Declaration was appended to the 1991 Constitution.