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Yemen: President Saleh injured in attack on palace Yemen: President Saleh injured in attack on palace
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President Ali Abdullah Saleh has been injured in an attack on a mosque in his compound in the Yemeni capital Sanaa and is in hospital, officials say, as fighting continues between the government and armed tribes. The president of Yemen been hurt in an attack on a mosque in his compound in the capital Sanaa, officials say, as fighting continues between the government and armed tribes.
But he was "in good health" and would "soon" speak publicly, officials said. Ali Abdullah Saleh was in hospital "in good health" and would "soon" speak publicly, officials said.
The PM and speaker of parliament were hurt and three guards killed.The PM and speaker of parliament were hurt and three guards killed.
Earlier troops shelled the home of the brother of the tribal leader whose supporters they are fighting.Earlier troops shelled the home of the brother of the tribal leader whose supporters they are fighting.
Thousands meanwhile attended a funeral for 50 people killed in the violence, and there were huge demonstrations after Friday prayers.Thousands meanwhile attended a funeral for 50 people killed in the violence, and there were huge demonstrations after Friday prayers.
In the southern city of Taiz, at least three members of the security forces and two protesters were killed in clashes, officials and doctors said.
It was not clear if the security forces were soldiers or police. One report said they had been killed by a rocket-propelled grenade.
A crackdown on protesters in Taiz on Sunday left more than 50 demonstrators dead.
This is the first attack on the presidential palace since the clashes started.This is the first attack on the presidential palace since the clashes started.
His forces were intending to crush Hamid al-Ahmar's forces. They have moved the fight from the north of the city in Hassaba to the south in Hadda, a residential upper-class area occupied by diplomats, top officials and businessmen. Sheikh Ahmar's house is there and has been heavily targeted.His forces were intending to crush Hamid al-Ahmar's forces. They have moved the fight from the north of the city in Hassaba to the south in Hadda, a residential upper-class area occupied by diplomats, top officials and businessmen. Sheikh Ahmar's house is there and has been heavily targeted.
But the president's army is not as powerful as it was. Its first division, led by Gen Ali Mohsen, has defected to the opposition and has not been involved in the fighting yet. But if it did become involved, it would mean a declaration of war.But the president's army is not as powerful as it was. Its first division, led by Gen Ali Mohsen, has defected to the opposition and has not been involved in the fighting yet. But if it did become involved, it would mean a declaration of war.
The retaliation against President Saleh's compound could expand into further clashes in the capital. It is also being seen as a sign that the end is near for him.The retaliation against President Saleh's compound could expand into further clashes in the capital. It is also being seen as a sign that the end is near for him.
The United States has sent an envoy to the Gulf to discuss ways of stopping the violence, which has brought Yemen to the brink of civil war. The US has sent an envoy to the Gulf to discuss ways of stopping the violence, which has brought Yemen to the brink of civil war.
The White House condemned the recent bloodshed, including the attack on the presidential palace.The White House condemned the recent bloodshed, including the attack on the presidential palace.
"Violence cannot resolve the issues that confront Yemen, and today's events cannot be a justification for a new round of fighting," spokesman Jay Carney said in a statement."Violence cannot resolve the issues that confront Yemen, and today's events cannot be a justification for a new round of fighting," spokesman Jay Carney said in a statement.
More than 350 people have been killed since the uprising started in January, but at least 135 of them have died in the past 10 days.More than 350 people have been killed since the uprising started in January, but at least 135 of them have died in the past 10 days.
Western and regional powers have been urging Mr Saleh to sign a Gulf Co-operation Council-brokered deal that would see him hand over to his deputy in return for an amnesty from prosecution.Western and regional powers have been urging Mr Saleh to sign a Gulf Co-operation Council-brokered deal that would see him hand over to his deputy in return for an amnesty from prosecution.
He has agreed to sign on several occasions, but then backed out.He has agreed to sign on several occasions, but then backed out.
GCC Secretary General Abdulattif al-Zayani called for an end to the fighting and said the council was ready to do all it could to help, Reuters news agency reported.GCC Secretary General Abdulattif al-Zayani called for an end to the fighting and said the council was ready to do all it could to help, Reuters news agency reported.
'Scratches''Scratches'
There has been heavy fighting in the northern Sanaa district of Hassaba since last week between Mr Saleh's forces and tribesman loyal to Sheikh Sadiq al-Ahmar, the head of the powerful Hashid tribal confederation.There has been heavy fighting in the northern Sanaa district of Hassaba since last week between Mr Saleh's forces and tribesman loyal to Sheikh Sadiq al-Ahmar, the head of the powerful Hashid tribal confederation.
Explosions were heard in the south of the capital for the first time. Witnesses said the army had shelled the home of his brother Sheikh Hamid al-Ahmar, a leader of the opposition Islah party, in the Hadda district.Explosions were heard in the south of the capital for the first time. Witnesses said the army had shelled the home of his brother Sheikh Hamid al-Ahmar, a leader of the opposition Islah party, in the Hadda district.
Later, at least two shells had hit a mosque in the presidential palace compound. Later, at least two shells hit a mosque in the presidential palace compound.
Mr Saleh was injured and is now receiving treatment in a military hospital. Mr Saleh was injured and was receiving treatment in a military hospital, officials said.
It is not clear how serious his injuries are, but so far he has failed to make the public statement officials have been promising for several hours.It is not clear how serious his injuries are, but so far he has failed to make the public statement officials have been promising for several hours.
"The president is in good health and the news conference he was supposed to hold was postponed because of the scratches" he received in the attack, said Deputy Information Minister Abdo al-Janadi, quoted by AFP news agency, adding that he would "soon recover"."The president is in good health and the news conference he was supposed to hold was postponed because of the scratches" he received in the attack, said Deputy Information Minister Abdo al-Janadi, quoted by AFP news agency, adding that he would "soon recover".
Prime Minister Ali Mohammed Mujawar, speaker of parliament Yahya al-Rai and several other officials were also wounded.Prime Minister Ali Mohammed Mujawar, speaker of parliament Yahya al-Rai and several other officials were also wounded.
Al-Arabiya TV reported that Mr Rai was in a critical condition.Al-Arabiya TV reported that Mr Rai was in a critical condition.
State news agency Saba said three presidential guards were killed, but it corrected an earlier report that an imam leading Friday prayers had also died.State news agency Saba said three presidential guards were killed, but it corrected an earlier report that an imam leading Friday prayers had also died.
Ruling party spokesman Tariq al-Shami told the AFP news agency the tribesmen were to blame. Ruling party spokesman Tariq al-Shami told AFP news agency the tribesmen were to blame.
"The Ahmar [tribe] have crossed all the red lines," he added."The Ahmar [tribe] have crossed all the red lines," he added.
However, the office of Sheikh Sadeq al-Ahmar denied responsibility for the attack on the palace. This contradicted an earlier claim made by Sheikh Ahmar's spokesman that the attack had been retaliatory.However, the office of Sheikh Sadeq al-Ahmar denied responsibility for the attack on the palace. This contradicted an earlier claim made by Sheikh Ahmar's spokesman that the attack had been retaliatory.
Earlier, troops set fire to the headquarters of Suhail TV, while state TV showed pictures of the burning offices of national airline Yemenia, blaming it on the tribesmen.Earlier, troops set fire to the headquarters of Suhail TV, while state TV showed pictures of the burning offices of national airline Yemenia, blaming it on the tribesmen.
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