President Saleh defiant after injury
Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has broadcast a brief audio
message, hours after being injured in an attack on his compound in the
capital Sanaa.
Saleh said hwas well and urged the army to confront his tribal
opponents, who he blamed for the attack.Seven people were killed. The
prime minister and the speaker of parliament were among several injured.
The attack came amid huge demonstrations and continued fighting
between government and armed tribes.Earlier, troops shelled the home of
the brother of tribal leader Sheikh Sadeq al-Ahmar, the head of the
powerful Hashid tribal confederation, who has joined the opposition.
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