Yemeni president emerged from powerful tribe to rule his country for 33 years . The U.S. government has been trying to get Saleh out of power since he seized control in a coup last year. Protesters and international groups criticized his violent crackdown on protests . The protests continued into spring and summer , spreading across the country and often resulting in violent clashes with security forces . Saleh will remain in Saudi Arabia , a presidential source says .
Yemeni president emerged from powerful tribe to rule his country for 33 years . The U.S. government has been trying to get Saleh out of power since he seized control in a coup last year. Protesters and international groups criticized his violent crackdown on protests . Saleh will remain in Saudi Arabia , a presidential source says .