... exemplifying the Arab's propensity to combine brutality with incompetence...
not traveling was propaganda and that he will travel outside the country sooner or later.
Good info. Precise data makes for accurate planning.
"Saleh does not want to be pressured by the international community. He will leave when he feels he should," the official told Yemen Post.
Observers are worried that Saleh will cause problems for Hadi if he insists on staying in Yemen.
They commented saying that Saleh is not yet willing to realize that he is now only an honorary president with no real authorities.
President President-for-Life Ali Abdullah Saleh
... Saleh initially took power as a strongman of North Yemen in 1977, when disco was in flower, but he didn't invite Donna Summer to the inauguration and Blondie couldn't make it...announced in a closed door meeting with senior ruling party officials that he will not be traveling to the United States for medical treatment.
The announcement comes as Saleh was angered at the new US stance that is indirectly threatening that he be tried upon arrival to the US by rights organizations.
Close aides to Saleh said that the turmoil in the military was also a reason for Saleh to decide to stay back.
By February 21st, Saleh will be forced to step down from presidency giving current VP the chance to stabilize the country during a two-year presidential term.