Video: Fears grow as demonstrations continue in Yemen
As the country spirals further towards conflict, many are fearful that the demonstrations are taking on a sectarian tone
Yemen has been unstable since the beginning of demonstrations in 2011 during the Arab Spring (Yusuf Mawry
Published date: 12 February 2015 23:15 GMT
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Last update: 9 years 9 months ago
Demonstrations have continued in Yemen, as Houthi Shias demand the fall of the government. Fears have grown of sectarian tensions in the country and residents of the capital Sana'a have begun fleeing anticipating a potential civil war. A leading judge in charge of the National Dialogue Conference has condemned the sectarianism he believes is being amplified and antagonised by disruptive elements in the country.
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