In Yemen, security forces and opposition loyalists have clashed in the capital, Sana'a. Witnesses said today that the clashes took place overnight. They say security forces fired at anti-government protesters who have been camped out in a square in the capital. The incidents took place a day after thousands of Yemenis renewed calls for President Ali Abdullah Saleh's resignation. The President remains in Saudi Arabia, where he has been recovering from injuries sustained in a June attack on his Presidential compound. Earlier this week, he authorized a deputy to talk with the opposition in an effort to put an end to the crisis that has gone on for months.Also, in April, the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council proposed a plan designed to end Yemen's anti-government turmoil. Saleh agreed to the proposal three times, but each time backed out before the deal could be signed.
News On AIR | September 17, 2011 9:03 PM
Fighting between security forces, opposition loyalists in Yemen’s capital