Topic: Abdul-Ghani al-Iryani

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Yemen's power struggle

With President Saleh convalescing abroad, there is an urgent need to establish a clear political order not only for Yemen's security but also its economy, which could collapse within months.
In Yemen, Saleh's military forces showing signs of strain

Yemen may fall into the hands of its military. But the military is already strained by defections and it could splinter further – resulting in civil war.
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Yemen's tribal leaders call for Saleh's immediate resignation

In a statement yesterday, religious and tribal leaders rejected Gulf states' efforts to mediate and backed a two-week deadline for Saleh's departure set earlier in the day by the political opposition.
Yemen rejects Saleh offer with biggest protests yet

Nearly 100,000 called today for President Saleh to step down, despite his proposal yesterday for sweeping reforms. But Yemen's growing protest movement lacks a coherent plan, raising concern that other groups could seize control of the country.
Yemen students to politicians: Don't hijack our revolution

Yemen's political opposition joined youths on the streets of Sanaa for the first time today, but many young people see leaders as trying to tap their movement for the wrong reasons.
Yemen wild card: Tribal loyalties

Faced with deadly protests, President Saleh has turned to tribal leaders for help. But a key sheikh's renunciation of Saleh this weekend in favor of protesters adds to rumblings of civil war.
Yemeni president tries to avert revolution as protests escalate

Rival protesters clashed in Yemen's capital today, with police firing live ammunition into the air.
US walking a tightrope with its Yemen policy

The US is ramping up military aid to Yemen, the Arab world's poorest country, in an effort to go after Al Qaeda linked militants. But too heavy a footprint, analysts warn, could prove a recruiting boon for militants.
Al Qaeda haven? Yemen fights concerns with strikes, 10-point plan.

Yemen reportedly killed 34 Al Qaeda suspects today. Such steps, together with a new 10-point plan for reform, aim to reverse the Arab nation’s downward trajectory.