Monday, June 6, 2011

Civil War In Yemen -- News Updates June 6, 2011



Yemen President Vows to Return -- Wall Street Journal

SAN'A, Yemen—Officials loyal to President Ali Abdullah Saleh said he would return from Saudi Arabia within days, amid renewed violence in the Yemeni capital, dashing the opposition's hopes for a rapid political transition.

Mr. Saleh's sudden departure for medical treatment on Sunday, after he was wounded in an attack, raised the prospect that protesters and rival tribes had gained ground in their efforts to end his 33-year rule, after over four months of demonstrations against his regime.

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More News On Yemen

US pushes for Yemen solution as Saleh vows return -- Yahoo News/AP
U.S. urges immediate Yemen move to democracy -- Yahoo News/Reuters
Saleh to return as Yemen youths urge power transfer -- Yahoo News/AFP
Yemen's president to return 'within days' says deputy -- The Telegraph
Yemen Truce Frays Amid Doubt Over Leader's Return -- NPR
Yemenis Celebrate Saleh's Departure, Despite Uncertain Future -- Radio Free Europe
Yemeni activists celebrate President Saleh's departure -- BBC
Yemeni protesters to Saleh: Don't come back -- L.A Times
Yemeni president in Saudi hospital with 'extensive' injuries from palace attack -- The Guardian
Fresh fighting threatens cease-fire in Yemen -- Arab News
At least six killed as ceasefire in Yemen's capital unravels while president recovers from surgery after rocket attack on compound -- Daily Mail

Yemen's President Survived Many Challenges During 33-Year Rule -- Voice of America
UNHCR sees growing refugee crisis in Yemen -- Reuters
5 top EU leaders call on Yemenis to reach reconciliation after President Saleh leaves -- Canadian Press/AP
ANALYSIS-Saleh's exit lessens risk of civil war in Yemen -- Reuters
Analysis: Always Chaotic, Yemen Yet to See Worst -- New York Times
Yemen: Gone for good? -- The Economist
What Saleh's departure means for Yemen's future -- Jeremy Bowen, BBC
Nightmare scenario in Yemen -- The Australian editorial

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