Yemeni protesters ‘fired on by troops’

Witnesses say at least 12 people killed and dozens wounded after security forces fire on protesters massed in Sana’a Medical officials say troops have opened fire on anti-government protesters in the Yemeni capital, Sana’a, killing at least 12 and wounding dozens. Witnesses say more than 100,000 protesters massed on Sunday around the state television building and government offices. They say security forces opened fire, along with snipers shooting down from nearby rooftops. Mohammed al-Abahi, a doctor at a field clinic, said at least 12 protesters were killed and as many as 200 wounded. He said many of the dead and wounded had bullet wounds to the face, chest and head. It was the first significant attack in weeks on Yemenis in the capital. The protesters have been demonstrating daily for more than seven months, demanding the removal of President Ali Abdullah Saleh, who is still recovering in Saudi Arabia from an assassination attempt in June. Yemen Arab and Middle East unrest Protest Middle East guardian.co.uk

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