Yemen’s President Saleh ‘leaves country’ for treatment
Yemen’s veteran President, Ali Abdullah Saleh, has left the country to travel to the US for medical treatment, Yemeni officials have told journalists.
In a televised “farewell speech” he asked for forgiveness for “any shortcomings” during his 33 year rule.
His reported departure came a day after MPs approved a law giving him immunity from prosecution.
The law was part of a deal under which President Saleh would relinquish power and leave Yemen.
The capital Sanaa saw renewed protests on Sunday calling for him to be put on trial.
Demonstrators want Mr Saleh to be brought to justice for offences they say he committed, including the brutal suppression of a year-long uprising that left hundreds dead.