The Yemeni president, Ali Abdallah Saleh, is in "good condition" and had only suffered "light injuries" after clashes in the capital Sanaa involving the presidential palace. This was reported during a press conference on the Yemeni Information Minister, denied reports disseminated by the local TV that Saleh was killed as a result of artillery shells fired on the building.
Tareq al-Shami, spokesman for the government, stated that at least seven senior officials were injured, among them, the prime minister, the speaker of parliament, the deputy prime minister and the governor of Sanaa. Hurt also the imam of the mosque in the presidential compound. "Officials were praying when the mosque was bombed - said Shami - Some wounded are in serious condition." Three guards were instead the victims of the attack, reported the news agency of the country.
Tareq al-Shami, spokesman for the government, stated that at least seven senior officials were injured, among them, the prime minister, the speaker of parliament, the deputy prime minister and the governor of Sanaa. Hurt also the imam of the mosque in the presidential compound. "Officials were praying when the mosque was bombed - said Shami - Some wounded are in serious condition." Three guards were instead the victims of the attack, reported the news agency of the country.
