At least eight civilians killed, 50 wounded in Taiz

25/10/2011 - Sahwa Net

Sahwa Net- Forces of the Yemeni regime fiercely bombarded on Tuesday some squares of Taiz city killing at least eight civilians including two women and a child and wounding 50 others.

 

Residents of Taiz city appealed to the global world and human rights organizations to urgently intervene to end bloodshed and hold those responsible for crimes against civilians accountable.

 

Meanwhile Yemeni security forces and thugs loyal to the regime killed on Tuesday two people and wound dozens including 14-year child as they used live bullets, batons and tear against peaceful protesters in Sana'a.

 

Eyewitnesses affirmed that security forces and thugs loyal to the Yemeni regime opened fire randomly on a peaceful protest close to Aljomhori hospital.

 

Mohammed al-Qubati, who runs a field hospital for the protesters, said two protesters were killed and at least 40 were wounded in the shooting. He said dozens had breathing difficulties from tear gas fired by the troops.