Yemen sees resistance to revolution

Map of the modern state of Yemen. Map of Yemen...Image via Wikipedia
Washington Post:

The pro-democracy protesters marched through the dusty streets of this Middle Eastern capital, voicing hope that the revolution unfolding in the Arab world would soon reach them.

"Yesterday, Tunisia. Today, Egypt. Tomorrow, Yemen," they shouted, trying to make their way to the Egyptian embassy.

But the small march on Saturday never reached its intended target. A line of police stopped the protesters; then a loud, unruly crowd of pro-government supporters emerged, and the two groups clashed. The protesters soon vanished, their voices muffled by pro-government chants.

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It appears the government in Yemen is still able to round up a rent a mob to chase those looking for "change." That could change too. Yemen is now the home of one of the most active if not effective terrorist groups associated with al Qaeda the Egyptian Brotherhood spinoff. I think the group will still try to stir organized resistance to the government.
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