Rival Yemeni protests as talks with Shiite rebels fail Pro and anti-government protest leaders used loud hailers to stir up their followers at rallies in Yemen, although there were no clashes between the groups, as had been feared. Thousands joined the rebel demonstration in the north of Sanaa, near the interior ministry and other government offices, but tens of thousands gathered in central Sanaa to support Hadi's government. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES.