SANAA--Embattled Yemeni President Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi met with a representative of Huthi militiamen Wednesday, a day after the Shia fighters seized the presidential palace, a presidency source said.
Hadi received Saleh al-Sammad at his residence in western Sanaa, the source said, adding that the president met with other advisors and tribal chiefs.
The source did not disclose details of what was discussed.
Sammad serves as an advisor to Hadi under an agreement signed on September 21 when the Huthis overran the capital Sanaa.
A larger meeting, including representatives of political parties, is set to take place later Wednesday in the presence of the UN envoy Jamal Benomar.
Fierce fighting took place Tuesday between the militiamen and troops guarding Hadi's residence, while Huthi fighters simultaneously seized control of the presidential palace .
AFP
