Yemeni president vows to step down after term, as protests spark changes across Arab world

02.02.2011                     28.Shevat, 5771

Jemen:

Yemeni president vows to step down after term, as protests spark changes across Arab world

Eyeing protests that brought down Tunisia's leader and threaten to topple Egypt's president, Saleh also says he won't pass on the reins of government to his son.

Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh said on Wednesday he would not seek to extend his presidency in a move that would bring an end to a three-decade rule when his current term expires in 2013.
Eyeing protests that brought down Tunisia's leader and threaten to topple Egypt's president, Saleh also vowed not to pass on the reins of government to his son….