Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Thousands of soldiers have demanded the dismissal of Yemen’s Air Force commander and half-brother of ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh. Soldiers have been protesting Yemen Air Force commander Maj. Gen. Mohammed Saleh Al Ahmar, accused of corruption. Al Ahmar was meant to be replaced by Gen. Abdullah Al Yadoumi but […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Yemen plans to deploy its Russian-equipped military to secure national elections in February. The Defense Ministry said Yemen is drafting plans to deploy 103,000 soldiers to maintain order during elections on Feb. 21. The ministry said soldiers would guard the area around polling stations throughout the Gulf state. “Each election […]
