Shia rebels remained outside the residence of President Yemen Abed Rabbo Mansour

Shia rebels remained outside the residence of President Yemen Abed Rabbo Mansour

Before noon Thursday (22/1), and more than 14 hours after approval was achieved, the rebels stationed outside the home of President Abed Rabbo Mansour, which is located west of the capital.

A Yemeni rebels wearing army clothes birder on top of armored vehicles outside the residence of President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi in Sanaa, Yemen (22/1).

Heavily armed Shiite rebels remain alert outside the home and the presidential palace in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, although an agreement had called for their retreat, to put an end to the violent standoff.

Prior to Thursday noon, and more than 14 hours after the agreement had been reached, an Associated Press reporter saw the rebels stationed outside the home of President Abed Rabbo Mansour, which is located west of the capital.

Also there are no signs that the president's chief of staff, who was kidnapped on Saturday, has been released - which is also part of the deal.

Militia groups are placed outside the presidential palace, which they assault, Wednesday, after fierce clashes took place. Houthi rebels say they want to be better represented in government. An agreement reached Wednesday (21/1), promised to respond to their demands. (VOA)