US pulls diplomats out of Yemen

May 26, 2011 04:47


The US has ordered all its non-essential diplomats and family members of embassy staff to leave Yemen as fighting there escalates.

BBC News


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President Ali Abdullah Saleh has again said he will not step down and leave Yemen, despite mounting protests.

He has so far refused to sign a transition deal that would see him resign in favour of a unity government.

The US State Department has also warned Americans against travelling to Yemen.

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