Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry Asks Citizens to Refrain from Trips to Yemen

Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry Asks Citizens to Refrain from Trips to Yemen

Azerbaijan, Baku, Feb.22, 2011 Trend S. Agayeva /

The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry has warned the country's citizens about the situation in Yemen and asked citizens to refrain from trips to this country, the ministry reported.

Mass anti-government demonstrations and riots are underway since February in various cities of Yemen, as a result of which many people were killed and injured. In this regard, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry asks citizens to refrain from trips to this country .

Azerbaijani citizens facing problems in this country are recommended to contact the Republic's embassy in Saudi Arabia and diplomatic mission office in Jeddah to get quick assistance.

Indonesian citizens in Libya, Yemen, Bahrain urged to increase prudence

Indonesian citizens in Libya, Yemen, Bahrain urged to increase prudence

Sana'a- February 22, 2011, Indonesian citizens in Libya, Yemen and Bahrain are urged to increase their prudence and alertness following the recent political and security development in those countries, a press statement from the Indonesian Foreign Ministry said here on Tuesday.

"All Indonesians in Libya, Yemen and Bahrain are urged to increase their prudence and vigilance and to avoid mass crowd and areas with vulnerable security level," said the statement.

It also said that Indonesia has issued a travel advisory for citizens planning to visit the countries.

"For those who plan to visit Libya, Yemen and Bahrain in the short term, they are advised to reevaluate the plan until the situation is back to normal," it said.

Source: Xinhua

Thousands of Protesters Take to Streets in Hadramout

Thousands of Protesters Take to Streets in Hadramout

By Fatik Al-Rodaini

Sana'a, Feb 22, 2011, About 5,000 anti-government protesters gathered in eastern Yemen calling for the ouster of President Ali Abdullah Saleh's regime.

Demonstrators marched on Tuesday in the eastern town of Al-Shiher, chanting "Down, down with Saleh."

In the capital of Sana'a, thousands took to the streets at Sana'a University campus while hundreds continued to camp out in a nearby square.

Demonstrators set up checkpoints around the square and searched those trying to enter.

President Saleh's regime has seen protests for the past three weeks, has said he will not step down before the end of his term in 2013.

However, he has pledged security forces will not fire on protesters. Medical officials have said 11 people have been killed in protests this month.

Ten Protesters Wounded during Clashes between Pro and Anti-Government in Sana'a

Ten Protesters Wounded during Clashes between Pro and Anti-Government in Sana'a

By Fatik Al-Rodaini

Sana'a Feb.22, 2011, At least ten protesters were wounded in Sana'a province during fighting between pro and anti-government protesters.

Sources said that fighting erupted when pro-government attacked a camp for anti-government in which daggers were used, wounding at least ten protesters from both sides, who were taken to the hospital immediately.

A huge explosion was heard after protesters burnt a vehicle belonged to pro-government protesters, sources added.

Ten Protesters Wounded during Clashes between Pro and Anti-Government in Sana'a

By Fatik Al-Rodaini

Sana'a Feb.22, 2011, At least ten protesters were wounded in Sana'a province during fighting between pro and anti-government protesters.

Sources said that fighting erupted when pro-government attacked a camp for the anti-government in which daggers were used, wounding at least ten protesters from both sides. The injured were taken to the hospital immediately.

A huge explosion was heard after protesters burnt a vehicle belonging to pro-government protesters, sources added.