Wednesday, April 6, 2011

A new clash between supporters and opponents of Saleh in Yemen kills one

Sana'a, April 5 .- At least one person was killed and 13 others injured in a clash between soldiers opponents in Sana'a and a delegation from the tribe of Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh, who sought to mediate with protesters camped in the center the capital. They alleged that several witnesses to Efe, tribesmen shabu, to which he belongs Saleh, accompanied by armed bodyguards tried to access the Plaza "Al Tagir" ("change" in Arabic), where thousands of protesters, to mediate the conflict between the regime and the opposition.

As they approached one of the entrances to the plaza, controlled by military supporters of Saleh's brother, Ali Mohsen, who joined the ranks of the opposition on 21 March, there was a shootout between soldiers and bodyguards. The sources could not give details about where the shooting or the identity of the victims, who were taken to a field hospital set up by the opposition in the camping area.

Since last January 27, Yemen has witnessed sporadic protests against the regime of Saleh, who have won intensity from mid-February.

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