Protests erupt in Yemen, president offers reform

[Joanne98]

Source: Reuters

SANAA/ADEN, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Thousands protested in southern Yemen on Thursday to reject political reforms proposed by the government, including a limit on presidential terms, saying they did not go far enough.

The government announced its reform plans in the face of growing discontent that sparked sporadic protests this week.

Opposition parties said they would meet on Saturday to discuss the offer, as thousands of people demonstrated in the southern town of Taiz.



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[Catherina]

1. I think Yemen is near the top of the list for kissing its ass goodbye

after the Wikileaks revelations. Rec'd

[StarsInHerHair]

2. k & r

nt