Yemeni President, Tribal Leader Establish Cease-Fire
Yemen's embattled president and a senior tribal leader have called a truce to end days of fighting that left over 100 people dead.
This week's violence pitted forces loyal to President Ali Abdullah Saleh against supporters of Sheikh Sadiq al-Ahmar of the influential Hashid tribal confederation in the bloodiest fighting seen since pro-democracy uprisings began in January.
Reports say thousands of people have fled their homes, and officials have expressed concern that the situation could devolve into a civil war.
Two months ago, Hashid broke its alliance with Saleh, whose 33-year rule has been challenged by popular protests, to join the opposition.
Saleh has repeatedly stalled Gulf Arab-led efforts to establish a transition agreement that would see him cede power.
The May 28 agreement requires both sides to begin withdrawing their forces from the capital starting today.
compiled from agency reports
This week's violence pitted forces loyal to President Ali Abdullah Saleh against supporters of Sheikh Sadiq al-Ahmar of the influential Hashid tribal confederation in the bloodiest fighting seen since pro-democracy uprisings began in January.
Reports say thousands of people have fled their homes, and officials have expressed concern that the situation could devolve into a civil war.
Two months ago, Hashid broke its alliance with Saleh, whose 33-year rule has been challenged by popular protests, to join the opposition.
Saleh has repeatedly stalled Gulf Arab-led efforts to establish a transition agreement that would see him cede power.
The May 28 agreement requires both sides to begin withdrawing their forces from the capital starting today.
compiled from agency reports
