Jeb Boone, noting that the crackdown on Yemeni protestors continues despite "President" Saleh's formal resignation, thinks the strongman is still in charge:
As plans for an election are being laid, Saleh himself granted an ambiguous general amnesty to those who committed “follies” during the 10-month long political stalemate. With the ink still wet on the GCC initiative, Saleh is continuing to act as president. He isn’t just clinging to power, it would seem that Saleh is staying in power.
Muftah's editors agree:
In a country where promises have been broken again and again by the usual suspects, resting the fate of the country on the political will of the elite to give up their power is preposterous. Beyond promises, the reality is that Saleh remains president and continues to make decisions. His close family members continue to control key aspects of the military and security forces; a small minority of families continue to control the economy; and the country continues to witness ongoing conflict.
Juan Cole and Muhammed Humaid are more optimistic.
(Photo: Dissident Yemeni soldiers shout slogans as an anti-government protester waves his national flag during a demonstration demanding the trial of Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh in Sanaa on November 26, 2011. By Mohammed Huwais/AFP/Getty Images.)
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