Saturday, March 26, 2011

Unrest In Yemen -- News Updates March 26, 2011



Yemen's President Saleh 'Negotiating' Departure -- BBC

Agreement is close on a transfer of power from Yemen's veteran President, Ali Abdullah Saleh, a government minister says.

After six weeks of protests, Mr Saleh has said he is willing to step down this year.

But the demonstrators want him to go immediately.

This is the first time the government has confirmed that President Saleh is negotiating the terms of his departure, observers say.

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More News On The Unrest In Yemen

Yemen close to transition of power deal: minister -- Reuters
Yemen's President Saleh ready to cede power -- Deutsche Welle
In Yemen, onetime foes united in opposing President Saleh -- Washington Post
Risk of civil war looms as Yemen's soldiers defect from Saleh regime -- The Telegraph
Yemenis take to the streets for 'Day of Departure' rallies to unseat President Saleh -- Mail Online
In pictures: Rival Yemen protests -- BBC (Photos)
A Standoff in Yemen: Can Saleh Negotiate His Departure? -- Erik Stier, Time
Saleh departure in Yemen: A matter of 'when', not 'if' -- BBC
Yemen May Be No Great Gift For Next Leader -- Alan Greenblatt, NPR
Will Yemen protests boost Al Qaeda? -- Erik Stier, Christian Science Monitor

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