Pressure is growing on Yemen's president to stand down
In Yemen pressure is growing on President Ali Abdullah Saleh to stand down.
Following weeks of deadly protests a number of army officers and ambassadors have announced support for the anti-government demonstrators.
A top tribal leader has also added his voice to the opposition's demands.
In a recent statement the defence minister said the army supported the president and will defend him against any coup.
Emily Buchanan reports.
21 Mar 2011
- From the section Africa