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Protests in Yemen
On February 26, Reuters headlined, "Two more die after protests in Yemeni city of Aden," saying:
Security forces killed them and two others, wounding dozens. Weeks of protests have continued, daily since February 17 in cities and provinces throughout the country. "Unrest has been especially intense in the once-independent south, where many people resent rule from the north."
Large demonstrations continued in the capital Sanaa after Friday prayers, protesters shouting, "The people demand the downfall of the regime." Local media said up to 80,000 participated, including women, chanting, "Out, out!"
Large numbers of police and military forces confronted them. After weeks of protests, dozens have been killed. Yemenis, however, remain resolute, one on Friday saying "We are coming to take (Saleh) from the presidential palace." Others said this is "the beginning of the end for the regime."
So far, neither side's yielding, but if demonstrations continue and grow, either Saleh and his cronies will go, or more bloodshed in the streets will follow. Resolution one way or other remains uncertain.
Protests Rage in Libya
On February 26, Al Jazeera said pressure is building for Gaddafi to step down. "Within the country, anti-government protesters said the demonstrations were gaining support," including soldiers reportedly deserting the ranks to join them. So far, Libya's Khamis Brigade, an army special forces unit remains loyal to the regime, fighting opposition forces.
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