Yemen anti-government protests - in pictures

A weatherbeaten anti-government protester shouts slogans during a rally outside Sana'a University demanding the ousting of Yemen's president Ali Abdullah Saleh. Photograph: Khaled Abdullah/Reuters

A protester displays a banknote with a slogan written on it to protest against widespread poverty. Photograph: Hani Mohammed/AP

A young Yemeni girl shouts slogans along with burqa-wearing female anti-government protesters. Photograph: Muhammed Muheisen/AP

A member of the Yemeni parliament speaks during a special session in which MPs voted in favour of a state of emergency. Photograph: Mohammad Huwais/AFP/Getty Images

Anti-government protesters ink slogans on their faces as they prepare to demonstrate. Photograph: Muhammed Muheisen/AP

A Yemeni army officer is hoisted shoulder high by protesters as he joins an anti-government demonstration. Photograph: Muhammed Muheisen/AP

Protest beyond the veil – female demonstrators pause to pray. Photograph: Muhammed Muheisen/AP

The next generation: a Yemeni child flashes the victory sign during a demonstration. Photograph: Yahya Arhab/EPA

Anti-government protesters surge forwards shouting for their president to stand down. Photograph: Khaled Abdullah/Reuters

Read my lips (and my headband): a young anti-government protester adds his voice to those shouting for the president's resignation. Photograph: Ammar Awad/Reuters

A Yemeni army soldier is given kisses and flowers by protesters. Photograph: Muhammed Muheisen/AP