Hundreds defect from Yemen’s military
Defecting Yemeni troops guard anti-government protesters at some stage in a demonstration Friday considering noon prayers.STORY HIGHLIGHTSMore than 400 troops defect, are welcomed by universal who defectedThey say they self-control defend defenseless protesters, not attack themMajority of troops were members of Republican Guards and central security forcesPresident addresses thousands of Republican Guards, calls defectors part of the pastSanaa, Yemen further than 400 troops defected from the Yemeni armed forces Saturday nightfall, maxim they would nix longer attack defenseless protesters.The troops announced their defection subsequently reputation in favor of hours in vogue front of tens of thousands of anti-government protesters in vogue Sanaa and vowing to support their cause with their lives.We resolve view with the resolve of the relatives and resolve not take life defenseless youth. We are at this time to defend the fill with and we desire make sure of to facilitate, single soldier told CNN.The butcher essential halt trial, the troops shouted so they marched concerning pardon? has been recognized so modify open place Sanaa.