Rebel-controlled ministry announces death of former Yemen leader Ali Abdullah Saleh
Sanaa — Yemen’s rebel-controlled interior ministry on Monday announced the "killing" of former president Ali Abdullah Saleh, as a video emerged showing what appeared to be Saleh’s corpse. "The interior ministry announces the end of the crisis of militias and the killing of their leader and a number of his criminal supporters," an anchor said on the rebels’ official al-Masirah television, referring to armed supporters of Saleh. On Saturday, Saleh announced the end of his alliance with the Iran-backed Huthi rebels, with whom he has jointly ruled the capital for three years. The statement came shortly after a video began to circulate on social media showing what appeared to be a dead Saleh, wrapped in a floral-print blanket, with a severe head injury. The 75-year-old strongman ruled Yemen for more than three decades, until his ousting under popular and political pressure in 2012. AFP
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.