Three killed, 11 Wounded in Aden's Protest

Three killed, 11 Wounded in Aden's Protest

By Fatik Al-Rodaini

Hundreds of protesters continued to protest in Al-Mansora district for the second successive day in Yemen's southern port of Aden in which at least three people were killed and 11 others were wounded during Thursday's demonstration.

Around 5000 protesters took to the street in Al-Mansora demanding the ouster of President Ali Abdullah Saleh inspired by revolts in Tunisia and Egypt to fall the regime.

In Thursday's protest security forces tried to disperse the demonstrators using tear gas, batons and stun guns, killing two and injuring others.

On the other hand, President Saleh ordered on Thursday to launch investigations into the riots that took place in Al-Mansora district on Wednesday in which two civilians were killed and ten others wounded.

Youth protesters and Southern Movement's leaders called for the Day of Rage to be held Friday in Aden.

For the second time in just 3 days, Car Bomb Blast Targets Shiite Group in Saada Province

At least 2 Houthi follower was killed and eight wounded in a suicide attack which targeted a convey of Shiite Houthi came from Mareb on their way to funeral of Houthi rebel spiritual leader in Saada province northern Yemen on Friday.

Spokesman for the Houthi said, the incident occurred while the bomber detonated his car among the convey which including 40 cars in the northern province of Saada between Al-Taleh and Dhahian district.

The blast comes just two days after another car bombing in Yemen targeted a procession of Shiites traveling to a religious celebration, the Day of Al-Ghadir, killing at least 24 people and wounded others in Al-Jawf province.

Some authorities suspect that the two attacks were carried out by Al-Qaeda in Arabian Peninsula.

On the other hand, Houthi group announced yesterday the death of the Houthi rebel spiritual leader, Bader Al-Deen Al-Houthi at the age of 86 years.

Yemen has witnessed sporadic battles since 2004 between Yemeni government troops and rebels.

On Aug 26, the Yemeni government and Shiite rebels signed an agreement in Doha to cement a fragile cease-fire in northern Yemen that ended sporadic battles since 2004.