Yemen troops fire on protesters
Forces loyal to Yemen’s embattled president attacked protesters calling for his removal in a southern city today, injuring dozens, according to activists.
Activist Nouh al-Wafi said presidential guard troops, controlled by President Ali Abdullah Saleh’s eldest son, fired bullets and tear gas into tens of thousands in the city of Taiz.
Mr al-Wafi could not provide an exact toll of the injured, but said dozens had gunshot wounds while scores of others had breathing difficulties.
The demonstrators were rallying for Saleh’s removal, chanting: “Leave!”
Saleh has ruled for 32 years. On Saturday, he agreed to an Arab proposal to leave within 30 days of signing a deal and transferring power to a deputy, but near-daily protests demand he leave immediately.
