Yemen protests: Yemen security forces fire on protesters, killing at least one - latimes.com

Reporting from Sana, Yemen

Security forces opened fire on antigovernment protesters when they awoke for prayers Saturday morning near Sana University, killing at least one and injuring hundreds, witnesses said.

Security forces used tasers, tear gas, water cannons and live ammunition against the protesters, witnesses said.

A government statement said the forces moved against the protesters at the request of residents in the area who felt besieged. The statement said the live ammunition was used by unaffiliated "third parties."

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