Yemeni leader to quit in 2013
Saleh, a key US ally against al-Qaida, also vowed not to pass on the reins of government to his son and appealed to opposition to call off protests as a large rally loomed.
“I present these concessions in the interests of the country. The interests of the country come before our personal interests,” Saleh told his parliament, Shoura Council and members of the military.
