Yemen president, PM, cabinet resign

Yemen's president, prime minister and cabinet have tendered their resignations after a two-day siege by Shi'ite militiamen.

A Yemeni protester flashes the sign of victory

A Yemeni protester flashes the sign of victory (AFP PHOTO / MOHAMMED HUWAIS)

Yemeni President Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi has resigned after Shi'ite militia failed to honour an agreement to withdraw from the presidential palace, adviser Sultan al-Atwani says.

Other presidential advisers confirmed on Thursday that Hadi, a key US ally in the fight against al-Qaeda, had stepped down.

The announcement came shortly after Prime Minister Khalid Bahah tendered the resignation of his cabinet, saying he did not want to be held responsible for the deepening lawlessness gripping the country.


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