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Clashes in Yemen

Clashes in Yemen

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February 17, 2011 12:00 AM EST

Government loyalists battle with antigovernment protesters demanding an end to Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh’s 32-year rule

In Arms

Antigovernment protesters shout during clashes with government backers in Sana'a on Feb. 17, 2011.Ammar Awad / Reuters

Face Off

The two sides clash — the antigovernment protesters have their backs to the camera.Ammar Awad / Reuters

Pleading

An antigovernment protester appeals to government backers to stop hurling stones.Ammar Awad / Reuters

Bloody

An injured antigovernment protester is aided during the clashes.Ammar Awad / Reuters

Barricade

Umbrellas are used as shields during the battle.Ammar Awad / Reuters

Stop

A Saleh backer gestures to other government loyalists to try to stop them from fleeing the antigovernment opposition.Khaled Abdullah / Reuters

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