Yemen's new government holds its first meeting; protesters demand the new government to withdraw from Aden

On the 19th, Yemen’s new government held its first meeting in the temporary capital of Aden. Later that day, protesters supporting the Southern Transitional Council gathered in front of the Aden Presidential Palace, demanding the new government withdraw from Aden. Government security forces dispersed them. According to the Yemen government-controlled Saba News Agency, Prime Minister Sayed Muhsin bin Alawi Zindani presided over the first meeting of the new government. Zindani reiterated, “Under no circumstances should chaos be encouraged or incited.” A local security official told Xinhua that on the evening of the 19th, protesters gathered at the entrance of the Aden Presidential Palace and attempted to advance, demanding the new government leave Aden. Security forces then opened fire to disperse them. The presidential guard responsible for protecting the palace also fired warning shots into the air. (Xinhua)