Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh agreed to the proposal submitted by the Gulf Arab mediators. He said he would resign in 30 days and hand over power to his deputy.
In return, Ali Abdullah Saleh could swing from lawsuits as it gets impunity. Seven political parties that joined the coalition is accepting this agreement, as reported by the Associated Press, Sunday, April 24, 2011. Although there are a number of conditions proposed.
This statement is to answer the demands of anti-government demonstrators that took place since last February. However, this agreement allegedly would not solve the confrontation in the streets demanding that President Ali Abdullah Saleh was expelled from the country.
Previously, Ali Abdullah Saleh promised to come down from power that he held for 32 years, before the end of 2011.
Demonstrations took place in Yemen since last February, adding to the long list of countries in the volatile Middle East region. Euphoria 'dropped' Yemeni government is triggered by the success of the demonstrators in Egypt, some time ago.
Like other countries in the region, Yemen demonstration also stems from the country's economic situation is worse, plus the number of unemployment. Ali Abdullah Saleh, who served as president for more than 30 years are required to retreat.