Yemen's President Saleh Formally Steps Down After 33 Years



Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh Cedes Power -- BBC

Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh has stepped down after 33 years in power and months of protests which took the country to the brink of civil war.

He formally handed power to his deputy, Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi, who was sworn in as head of state on Saturday.

The transfer was part of a Gulf Co-operation Council-brokered agreement.

Under the deal, Mr Hadi will serve a two-year term and oversee the drafting of a new constitution. Mr Saleh was also granted immunity from prosecution.

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