Thursday, February 24, 2011

Unrest In Yemen -- News Updates February 24, 2011



Yemeni President Urges Security Forces to Protect Demonstrators -- Voice of America

Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has urged his security forces to protect the demonstrators who are calling for him to resign.

Yemen's state-run Saba news agency published a statement saying Saleh ordered the security forces to prevent any clashes between pro- and anti-government protesters.

He also urged both sides to take precautions against those who may try to infiltrate the protests and incite violence.

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More News On Yemen

YEMEN: President tells security forces to protect those protesting against him
-- L.A. Times
Yemen's president protects demonstrators -- UPI
Yemen’s Leader Orders Police to Protect Protesters -- New York Times
Thousands rally day after clashes in Yemen capital -- Washington Post
Yemen Roadside Blast Increases Tensions -- Wall Street Journal
Yemen rallies after demonstrator killed in clashes -- AP
Yemen Protests Escalate After Deadly Attack -- Voice of America
Yemen's Saleh orders 'protection' of demonstrators -- AFP
Yemeni power struggle could come to boil -- Financial Times

My Comment: The Yemeni President had no choice .... protect the demonstrators or the consequences may get out of hand. I suspect that he does not want the situation to get out of hand.

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