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November 23, 2011

Yemeni President to Step Down in Return for Immunity 
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Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh appears to be on the verge of
stepping down following months of massive protests against his longtime
rule. Saleh has arrived in Saudi Arabia where he is expected to sign an
agreement resign in return for immunity from prosecution. Brokered by
the Gulf Co-operation Council, the deal will reportedly see Saleh
hand-off power to his vice president. Thousands of people have rallied
in the Yemeni capital of Sana'a in protest of the deal. Yemeni groups
have remained opposed to any immunity for Saleh and his regime.



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