Another important figure within the movement is Tareq al-Fadhli, an Islamic tribal sheikh and head of a prominent southern family.
ECONOMIST: Yemen is threatened by secessionists and terrorists alike
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Nonetheless, Mr Bidh was nominated as leader of the Southern Movement at a meeting in Zinjibar, in southern Yemen, hosted by Mr Fadhli.
ECONOMIST: Yemen is threatened by secessionists and terrorists alike
3.
Mr Fadhli was formerly an important ally of the president, Mr Saleh, and served in the upper house of parliament as a member of the ruling General People's Congress.
ECONOMIST: Yemen is threatened by secessionists and terrorists alike