Yemen: Thousands Call for Saleh to Quit

(Democracy Now! 0752 PT, May 13, 2011) As news is developing from Yemen this morning, Democracy Now! interviews Iona Craig, a Times of London correspondent, based in the Yemeni capital, Sana'a. Tens of thousands of Yemenis have taken to the streets today for what organizers have called the "Friday of Decisiveness."

 

The marches are taking place days after Yemeni forces opened fire on demonstrators. The death toll from weeks of protests has surpassed 160. The violence comes as Qatar has pulled out of international talks on a deal that would see Saleh voluntarily resign.

 

 

 
 

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Yemen: Protests Continue Ahead of Summit

(Euronews: 0549 PT, May 9, 2011) Government forces in Yemen have this morning opened fire on protestors blockading government buildings. At least one person was killed and 10 injured in the city of Taiz, south of the capital Sanaa.

 

It comes as a Gulf-mediated plan to end the country's political crisis appeared close to collapse. The long-serving President Ali Abdullah Saleh has not yet signed the ten-day-old initiative which would force him to step down after a month-long transition.

 

 

 
 

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Algerians Mark May Day and Libyans Celebrate Death of Gaddafi's Son

Algerians Mark May Day Amid Tight Security
(Press TV: May 2, 2011, 1200 PST) Following on the success of the students march in April, members of the "Unemployed Rights Defense Committee" gathered at Civil Harmony Square in the Alegrian capital, to proclaim the rights of thousands of unemployed youth:

 


Libyans Jubilant: Gaddafi's Son Killed
(Press TV: May 2, 2011, 1130 PST) Press TV reports on the latest developments of the Libyan revolution:

 

 

Protests Continue as Saleh Refuses to Exit
(Press TV: May 2, 2011, 1130 PST) For the third month running, anti-government protesters took to the streets of Yemen's capital Sanaa calling for President Ali Abdullah Saleh's immediate ouster, as he refused to sign a Persian Gulf-brokered agreement:

 

 

 
 

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Gunfire Claims Lives of Yemen Protesters

(Associated Press: 0519 PST, April 20, 2011) Security forces opened fire on protesters in Yemen Tuesday, killing at least three. And on Wednesday gunmen on motorcycles strafed demonstrators in a port city, killing another, according to an opposition activist.

 

 

Protests Spur International Efforts to Resolve Yemen Crisis

(Euronews: 2334 PST, April 19, 2011) The United Nations has called for restraint and political dialogue as it discussed the escalating violence in Yemen for the first time. But no public statement was released despite anti-government protests having continued there for the past three months.

 

The instability has also galvanized foreign ministers of the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council to try to get direct talks between the Yemeni government and opposition groups back on track.

 

 

 
 

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Security Forces Fire on Protesters in Yemen

(Euronews: 1332 PST, April 19, 2011) In Yemen there have been more violent clashes as protesters took to the streets demanding that President Saleh leave power. In Sanaa, at least one person was killed and one injured when security forces opened fire with live rounds.

 

There have been on-going protests all over the country. Both Western and Gulf Arab allies have unsuccessfully tried to broker a solution to the crisis which is also to be discussed by the UN Security Council.

 

 

 
 

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Yemen Tense as Calls Grow for Ali Abdullah Saleh to Quit

(France 24: 0844 PST, April 18, 2011) Tension simmered in Yemen on Monday after a fruitless meeting with Gulf mediators and violent late-night demonstrations in Sanaa. The streets of the capital appeared quiet on Monday following overnight clashes with security forces. Late on Sunday, hundreds of thousands of men and women protested against President Ali Abdullah Saleh's call for an end to men and women demonstrating together against the regime, and called for his departure.

 

 

 
 

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Yemen Sees Huge Rival Protests

(Al Jazeera English: 0338 PST, April 15, 2011) Hundreds of thousands gather in Yemen's capital Sanaa to show support for President Ali Abdullah Saleh. But protests opposing his continuing rule reportedly draw millions to the streets of 16 provinces around the country, after religious and tribal leaders join calls for him to step down. Hakim Almasmari, editor in chief of the Yemen Post, speaks to Al Jazeera.

 

 

Yemen Opposition Rejects Mediation Initiative

(Press TV: 0743 PST, April 15, 2011) In Yemen, the opposition has rejected an Arab-mediated initiative aimed at transferring power to a transitional government. Press TV's Mohammed al-Attab reports from Sanaa.

 

 

 
 

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Several Dead in Yemen Clashes

(Euronews: 0504 PST, April 13, 2011) At least seven people are reported dead in a fresh flare-up of violence in Yemen. The country is in the grip of a power struggle, with demonstrators determined to oust embattled leader Ali Abdullah Saleh, who has ruled for 32 years.

 

Most of the latest casualties came from clashes between rival loyalist and dissident security forces in Amran, north of the capital, Sanaa. In Aden, at least two people are said to have died when the army opened fire on protesters.

 

 

 
 

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Saleh Rejects Mediation Bid

(Al Jazeera English: 0457 PST, April 8, 2011) In a speech to supporters in Sanaa, President Ali Abdullah Saleh rejected an offer from the Gulf Cooperation Council nations, led by Qatar, to sponsor mediation over political transition in the country. "We derive our power and legitimacy from the people of Yemen," he said. "We will not be dictated to by Qatar or Al Jazeera."

 

Thousands of his opponents have also gathered in the Yemeni capital today.

 

 

 
 

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Yemen Protesters Hold Firm

(Al Jazeera English: 1025 PST, April 6, 2011) Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Yemen, demanding an end to the rule of President Ali Abdullah Saleh. More than 100 people have been killed in anti-government demonstrations since February. Our special correspondent has this report from the Yemeni capital Sanaa. We are not naming her due to security reasons.

 

 

 
 

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