At the same time , the government has also faced off with Islamic militants , including the al Qaeda wing in Yemen , regarded by analysts as a potent and dangerous group . He met with party officials in Saudi Arabia , where he was treated for wounds . The country is under ` ` immense pressure '' to accept independence , a party official said . He is amenable to negotiations on a ` ` peaceful and smooth '' transfer , news agency said .
He met with party officials in Saudi Arabia , where he was treated for wounds . The country is under ` ` immense pressure '' to accept independence , a party official said . He is amenable to negotiations on a ` ` peaceful and smooth '' transfer , news agency said .