Libyan authorities have deployed troops in the city of Benghazi following night time rallies over the killings of more than 20 protesters.
A major demonstration is taking place in the northern city of Tobruk and in Tripoli three people have reportedly been killed in an attempted jail break, according to security officials.
In Yemen, at least two people have reportedly been killed and dozens injured in protests in the southern city of Aden.
In the city of Taiz two activists have been killed and seven people have been injured after a hand grenade thrown from a car exploded, according to witnesses.
Yemeni security forces and pro-government supporters have clashed with protesters demanding an end to President Ali Abdullah Saleh's 32-year rule.
It is the eighth consecutive day of protests in the country.
Anti-government protesters attend prayers in Taiz, Yemen
Witnesses said one protester was shot and four were wounded as police tried to disperse crowds in Aden.
Thousands of campaigners have taken part in rallies in various parts of Aden, which have been sparked by the killings of six people earlier this week.
At least 10,000 people also took to the streets of Taiz but state television put the number at one million.
Meanwhile in Jordan there's been a seventh day of demonstrations in the capital Amman.
Eight people were reported to have been injured in clashes between government supporters and people calling for more freedoms and lower food prices.
Elsewhere in Iran thousands of government supporters called for the execution of opposition leaders in the Iranian capital of Tehran, following last week's anti-government demonstrations.
Injured protestor stretchered into a Benghazi hospital
Libya has issued no casualty or injury figures after two days of protests.
But Human Rights Watch, quoting sources in the country, said at least 24 people have been killed by Libyan security forces.
Libya exerts strict controls on media and communications, making independent verification of claims about the unrest difficult to obtain.
Reports on social network sites say up to 50 people have been killed in protests in several Libyan cities.
A privately-owned Benghazi newspaper quoted a security source saying seven protestors were killed in the city overnight by live fire.
Tripoli rally in support of Libya's leader Muammar Gaddafi
Libya's state news agency, JANA, has made no mention of any violence. However, it has reported that "popular rallies" have taken place in "various Libyan cities to express support for the leader".
A later report from the agency said Muammar Gaddafi had toured the capital, Tripoli, to rally support for his rule of more than 40 years.
Political analysts say Libya's oil wealth will probably enable it resist demands for change, unlike neighbouring Tunisia and Egypt.
Tunisia's former President Zine al Abidine Ben Ali is said to be in a grave condition in hospital in Saudi Arabia. His 23-year rule was ended by a popular revolt on January 14.
Egyptians meanwhile have held a nationwide "Victory March" to celebrate the overthrow a week ago of Hosni Mubarak's 30-year rule.
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