, Dec. 19 -- Sharing the deeply heartbreaking news of Sharif Osman Hadi's demise, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Thursday night called for calm, unity and steadfast progress towards establishing democracy, justice and the rights of the people, without falling into the trap of those seeking to destabilise the country.

"This will be our true tribute to martyr Hadi," he said in a televised address to the nation.

At this moment of national mourning, he urged everyone to transform the ideals and sacrifices of Hadi into collective strength.

"Let us remain patient, not listen to propaganda and rumours, and refrain from any rash decisions," Prof Yunus said.

At the beginning of his speech, the Chief Adviser stated, "I have come before yo...