(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - A large number of Yemeni army personnel have joined anti-regime protesters amid the cheers of revolutionary forces in the capital, Sana'a.
The troops defected from the Republican Guard and the Central Security forces to join the popular revolution that has been demanding the ouster of Ali Abdullah Saleh.
The anti-government protesters welcomed the troops and called on all other regime forces to join the revolution.
Army defections continue as embattled Saleh refuses to step down despite mounting pressure at home and from the international community.
On Saturday, Saleh stated that he would hand over power to the military if he had to heed opposition demands for his resignation.
The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to discuss Saleh's refusal to loosen his three-decade grip on power under a plan proposed by the (Persian) Gulf Cooperation Council.
The initiative gives Saleh immunity from prosecution in return for quitting power, a plan which has infuriated demonstrators demanding Saleh's prosecution.
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