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Yemenis demand prosecution of Abdullah Saleh

Dunya News

Thousands of Yemenis took to Sanaa streets demanding prosecution of Ali Abdullah Saleh.

Protesters raised banners Friday reading, The trial is coming. Witnesses say demonstrators marched in other Yemeni cities as well.Saleh signed a power transfer deal that gave him immunity from prosecution in return for leaving office.However, his public appearance earlier this week in a celebration at the headquarters of his ruling party, which he still heads, sparked public anger and renewed calls for his prosecution over the deaths of protesters and over corruption.His opponents say that he is using his allies and family members in key positions in the security forces to stir unrest.