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Yemenis demand Saleh's prosecution
*Monday, 27 February 2012*
Tens of thousands of Yemenis have protested in the capital Sanaa, demanding
the prosecution of former president Ali Abdullah Saleh.
Chanting "The people want to prosecute the murderer", angry demonstrators
gathered in front of the home of newly inaugurated President Abed Rabbo
Mansour Hadi.
Mr Hadi was sworn in as president on Saturday as part of a power-transfer
deal which gave Saleh immunity from prosecution in exchange for stepping
down.
Hundreds of street protesters have been killed in crackdowns by the
security forces and other violence during a year of political turmoil.
The protesters were angered by a farewell ceremony for Saleh on Saturday in
which he pledged to support the new president.
Aides to Mr Saleh said the ousted leader plans to go into exile in Ethiopia.
They told The Associated Press today that the former president will leave
Yemen within two days along with some of his family members.
A diplomat in Sanaa confirmed that arrangements had been made for Mr
Saleh's arrival.
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