1. Yemen experienced widespread protests and upheaval after the regime change in Tunisia as part of the Arab Spring. Prior protests in Yemen were limited and led by opposition forces and MPs but did not result in a unified movement. 2. Insecurity, poverty, economic, social, and political problems contributed to the formation of a popular movement in Yemen. Regional and international factors were also important, as Yemen was supervised by 10 countries including Gulf states, the US, and UK. 3. Tens of thousands of Yemenis protested in Sana'a in late 2011 calling for President Saleh to resign. Protests turned violent as casualties increased and parliament members resigned. When Saleh was injured in an attack