Yemen opposition accepts stand-in

Gerald · 06-06-11, 08:00 AM

The BBC's Lina Sinjab says that it remains unclear if Mr Saleh will return, but anti-government protesters are already celebrating victory in Sanaa.

Yemen's main opposition coalition says it will accept a transfer of power to the vice-president, after President Ali Abdullah Saleh left for Saudi Arabia.

The opposition Joint Meeting Parties said that otherwise they would seek to form a transitional government.

Vice-President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi has been acting president since Mr Saleh departed to Riyadh on Saturday to seek medical treatment.

It remains unclear whether Mr Saleh will return to Yemen.

Presidential sources insist the president is only in Saudi Arabia for treatment and will be back in Yemen in a matter of days.

Mr Saleh, who has ruled since 1978, has so far refused to leave office despite protests and a tribal uprising which has put the country on the brink of civil war.

Meanwhile, at least three people have been killed in the capital, Sanaa, according to the Ahmar tribe, in clashes with security forces.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-13663636

Note: 6 June 2011 Last updated at 11:45 GMT

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Yemen opposition accepts stand-in The BBC's Lina Sinjab says that it remains unclear if Mr Saleh will return, but anti-government protesters are already celebrating victory in Sanaa. Yemen's main opposition coalition says it will accept a transfer of power to the vice-president, after President Ali Abdullah Saleh left for Saudi Arabia. The opposition Joint Meeting Parties said that otherwise they would seek to form a transitional government. Vice-President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi has been acting president since Mr Saleh departed to Riyadh on Saturday to seek medical treatment. It remains unclear whether Mr Saleh will return to Yemen. Presidential sources insist the president is only in Saudi Arabia for treatment and will be back in Yemen in a matter of days. Mr Saleh, who has ruled since 1978, has so far refused to leave office despite protests and a tribal uprising which has put the country on the brink of civil war. Meanwhile, at least three people have been killed in the capital, Sanaa, according to the Ahmar tribe, in clashes with security forces. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-13663636 Note: 6 June 2011 Last updated at 11:45 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie