January 2011Anti-Government Protests SpreadAli Abdullah Saleh
Demonstrations expand as Yemen joins the Arab Spring.
Historical records for Yemen in 2011, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Demonstrations expand as Yemen joins the Arab Spring.
Faces mass protests demanding political change.
Faces a political crisis after protesters are killed in Sanaa.
Senior officials and military commanders begin defecting.
Is seriously wounded in an attack on the presidential compound.
Leaves Yemen for medical treatment in Saudi Arabia.
Returns after medical treatment in Saudi Arabia.
Political negotiations over transferring power continue.
Assumes presidential responsibilities under the GCC transition agreement.
Signs the Gulf Cooperation Council transition agreement.
Agrees to transfer presidential powers to his deputy.
Prepares Yemen for a transitional presidential election.
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