General Ali Mohsen Ahmar told media outlets that pro Saleh snipers were mixed with the mediation committee sent by President Saleh to help in solving the crises between Saleh and Ahmar. According to Ahmar, the snipers were preparing to assassinate him along with members of the mediation committee. "Gun shots were fired at our direction and I was a target of an assassination attempt," said Ahmar.

General Ahmar is the Chief Commander of the Western Northern Regions of Yemen and is considered the 2nd strongest military leader in Yemen after President Saleh. He joined the revolution last month and has hurt Saleh's chances in power after vowing to defend the revolution youth until Saleh steps down from presidency.