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Yemenis hold anti-US protest in Sa’ada

Yemenis hold anti-US protest in Sa'ada
Yemenis have staged an anti-US demonstration in the northern city of Sa’ada to protest against the interference by Washington and its allies in their country’s domestic affairs.

Chanting “Death to America” and “Death to Israel,” scores of Yemenis took to the streets of Sa’ada on Friday to demand an end to US meddling in Yemen and call for national unity.

The protesters further called for the withdrawal of American Marines. They also urged for an end to the US assassination drone attacks, which they blame for the deaths of many civilians.

The protesters accused Washington of preventing the fulfillment of the demands of a popular uprising that took place two years ago, saying that the US is imposing its policies on the country by backing a deal that equally shares power between the opposition and figures loyal to former dictator Ali Abdullah Saleh. The deal also keeps allies of the deposed ruler in key military posts, the protesters said.

Saleh, who ruled Yemen for 33 years, stepped down in February 2012 after nearly a year of mass street protests against his rule under a US-backed power transfer deal in return for immunity.

But Yemenis say that so far there has been no improvement in the country and their demands have not been met because Saleh loyalists and his family members are in control of power positions in the government, as well as military and security apparatus.

Yemenis have vowed to continue protests until there is a complete regime change in Yemen.

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