Opposition lawmakers in Yemen join popular uprising

Opposition lawmakers in Yemen join popular uprising

Sana'a- Feb 21, 2011, The representatives of opposition parties in Yemeni parliament reported on Sunday about their decision to join the popular movement in this country.

These MPs have underlined that they will not enter talks with the ruling party by force.

These Yemeni parliamentarians have issued a statement, pointing out that they will stand against oppression and corruption along with the Yemeni youths.

Up to now 11 people have been killed in the city of Aden, southern Yemen, since the start of anti-government protests in this country on February 13.

The demonstrators want the resignation of the Yemeni president, Ali Abdullah Saleh.