Things are heating up in Yemen

here are some current headlines...

At least 41 dead after shelling and street battles between Yemeni forces and tribal fighters in capital Sanaa - AP

Kuwait withdraws diplomatic staff from embassy in Yemeni capital Sanaa - The Daily Star

Unconfirmed: Explosions reported in Sanaa, Yemen - Twitter

Heavy fighting was raging on Wednesday between government forces and fighters loyal to opposition tribal chief Sadiq al-Ahmar in Sanaa. security was cited as to why Kuwait withdrew its diplomatic staff...

this was no minor skirmish today...

Government forces and tribal fighters exchanged gun and artillery fire in Yemen's capital early Wednesday, sending the crackle of gunfire and resounding booms over the city in fresh fighting that killed at least 41 people. The fighting spread to new areas, with tribesmen from the powerful Hasid confederation seizing buildings in neighborhoods in the city's south and northwest.

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Looks like President Ali Abdullah Saleh is not going to go down without a fight... either that or Hillary's comment really pissed him off???

reply to post by DaddyBare


There is no way Saleh will last until the end of this year nor should he. When a leader orders his citizens killed he or she loses the right to lead. This guy has commited crimes against humanity and needs to go to the Hague. This will send a strong message to the rest of the leaders throughout the world.

Now what has Yemen to offer the world,oil,opium,water?.Or a friggen giant stargate off the coast!.Someone Call RDA,we have a situation.