National Dialogue Conference begins

Security-linked gunmen killed dozens of demonstrators in Sana’a, galvanizing protests and accelerating defections from the government.

An attack on the presidential compound wounded Saleh, who traveled to Saudi Arabia for treatment during a prolonged political crisis.

Saleh signed a Gulf Cooperation Council-backed agreement transferring power while granting immunity provisions that drew criticism from protesters and rights groups.

Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi was selected president in an uncontested transition election under the GCC framework.

A major attack killed scores of soldiers, illustrating the continuing threat posed by armed extremist groups during the transition.

A US drone strike in al-Bayda reportedly killed civilians traveling in a wedding procession, intensifying criticism of the counterterrorism campaign.

The conference ended with recommendations for reform; implementation and representation remained deeply contested.

Ansar Allah fighters took control of key sites in the capital amid protests and alliances with forces loyal to former president Saleh.

Hadi and his government submitted resignations amid pressure from Houthi forces; the constitutional and political crisis deepened.

Hadi escaped house arrest and relocated to Aden, contesting Houthi authority and seeking to restore his presidency.