Revolution in Yemen

2008-present day
Jonathan Szynal Period 4 April 29, 2012 Yemen is an Arabian country located south of Saudi Arabia and west of Omen. Yemen also owns many islands in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. The Yemen population is mainly Sunni Muslim. Arabic is the nations language in Yemen, but the common language does change depending on the area. Their current government is a Republic. The protests in Yemen began in 2008 when protestors came out to demand electoral reforms and a free poll. The revolution did not begin to get serious until August 2009 when the Yemen army launched an attack on the Shia rebels. In February 2010 the Yemen government called a ceasefire. After this there were a few months of peace. In October 2010, terror began to rise when explosives were found originating from Yemen. In March 2011 intensity rose when police

snipers killed over 50 people at a prodemocracy camp. In June 2011 President Saleh was injured in a rocket attack. In October 2011 Tawakul Karman, a Yemen human rights activist won the noble prize. In November 2011 things began to calm down when President Saleh said he would hand over his power to Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi. In February 2012 Hadi is inaugurated as President of Yemen after unconte sted elections.