The protest in Sanaa , the capital , was countered by a pro-government demonstration on Tahrir Square , where thousands waved flags and held up pictures of President Ali Abdullah Saleh . `` We are gathering in support of President Saleh 's initiative and to show the international community that we are with Saleh and that the opposition does not control the streets , '' Interior Ministry spokesman Mohammed Maueri said before the demonstration . Protests are also held in Aden , Taiz and Ibb . Government supporters also come out in Independence Square . Opposition supporters are outside at Aden University . ` ` We will not slow down '' until the regime falls , one protester says .
Protests are also held in Aden , Taiz and Ibb . Government supporters also come out in Independence Square . Opposition supporters are outside at Aden University . ` ` We will not slow down '' until the regime falls , one protester says .