Yemeni Shias to continue anti-government rallies

Leader of Yemen’s Shia Houthi movement says anti-government protests will continue in the capital Sana’a as people demonstrate for the fifth consecutive day to force the Yemeni government to resign.

He also called on Yemenis to gather for Friday prayers on the road to Sana’a International Airport.

He insisted that the movement will employ “peaceful, civilized and legitimate means, urging the Yemeni President and Defence Minister to not fall into the trap of attacking people and protesters.

On Wednesday, the Yemeni President called for dialogue with Houthis and invited representatives to join a “unity government.”

But the protests, fuelled by a steep increase in petrol prices, are gaining momentum with demonstrators showing no signs of backing down.