SANAA – The Yemeni interior minister ordered the release yesterday of all detainees held in connection with almost 11 months of protests in Sanaa to press President Ali Abdullah Saleh to step down after 33 years in office, state news agency Saba said.
Activists said the decision, which follows a peace deal that resulted in a unity government headed by an opposition leader, could affect up to 1,400 people held since protests began in February.
“We are not certain yet that all have been released,” said Mane’ al-Mutairi, an activist, adding that most of those held were in Sanaa. – (Reuters)
