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Deaths mar Yemen's 2011 revolt anniversary | Deaths mar Yemen's 2011 revolt anniversary |
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Two people have been killed in clashes in Yemen during rallies marking the 2011 uprising that led to the ouster of President Ali Abdullah Saleh. | Two people have been killed in clashes in Yemen during rallies marking the 2011 uprising that led to the ouster of President Ali Abdullah Saleh. |
Officials say the fighting was between separatists and Islamists in the southern city of Aden. | Officials say the fighting was between separatists and Islamists in the southern city of Aden. |
Meanwhile, thousands of people marched peacefully in the capital Sanaa. | Meanwhile, thousands of people marched peacefully in the capital Sanaa. |
In November 2011, Mr Saleh handed over power to his deputy, who has since pledged to launch a national dialogue to draft a new constitution. | In November 2011, Mr Saleh handed over power to his deputy, who has since pledged to launch a national dialogue to draft a new constitution. |
Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi won an uncontested presidential election the following year, marking the final stage in the exit of Mr Saleh - the country's longest-serving leader in recent times. | Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi won an uncontested presidential election the following year, marking the final stage in the exit of Mr Saleh - the country's longest-serving leader in recent times. |
Mr Hadi has since set 18 March as the date for the much-anticipated dialogue to also prepare for new elections in 2014. | |
Despite this, Yemen remains plagued by political unrest, including clashes between security forces and Islamist militants. | Despite this, Yemen remains plagued by political unrest, including clashes between security forces and Islamist militants. |
In the south, separatists have for years complained of political and economic marginalisation by the central government in Sanaa. | In the south, separatists have for years complained of political and economic marginalisation by the central government in Sanaa. |
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