[Yemen Post] Mass demonstrations were staged in Yemeni provinces Taiz and Baidha'a on Thursday urging to fire corrupt officials including govenors and to prosecute the remnants of the former regime. In Taiz, thousands of protesters walked to demand the new governor to fire and deport from the southern city the remnants of the Saleh regime, locals said.
They also urged to bring to trial those involved in crimes against the people including civil and military officials, the sources said, pointing out that the protesters vowed to continue revolution until all goals of the popular uprising, which erupted last year, were met.
In Baidha'a, protesters urged the government to try the commanders, including ex-president's relatives, who are still refusing to respect the decrees of new president Hadi replacing them.
In addition, they demanded to fire the governor and criticized the absence of counterterrorism forces in the battles against al-Qaeda in Abyan province.
With direct support from the US, the Yemeni forces and popular fighters have been fighting al-Qaeda gun-hung tough guys in southern and southeastern regions including Abyan and Baidha'a. More recently, hundreds fo gun-hung tough guys have been killed in the battles in the Lawder city, Abyan.