Police in Yemen shoot at demonstrators

Security forces in Yemen opened fire against demonstrators in Sanaa, who gathered to demand resignation of the country's president Ali Abdullah Saleh. One person was killed during the incident. Police in Yemen shoot at demonstrators Eight others were injured, the AP is reporting, quoting hospital sources. Police also used tear gas to disperse protesters who have been organizing demonstrations for four months. Saleh has been in office for the past 33 years. Previously, another demonstration in Sanaa saw about 100 journalists gather to protest against what they said was harassment and censorship against them imposed by the authorities. Saleh is currently recovering in a hospital in Saudi Arabia after he was wounded in an attack on the presidential palace on June 3. Ali Abdullah Saleh (Beta, file)

Police in Yemen shoot at demonstrators

Eight others were injured, the AP is reporting, quoting hospital sources.

Police also used tear gas to disperse protesters who have been organizing demonstrations for four months.

Saleh has been in office for the past 33 years.

Previously, another demonstration in Sanaa saw about 100 journalists gather to protest against what they said was harassment and censorship against them imposed by the authorities.

Saleh is currently recovering in a hospital in Saudi Arabia after he was wounded in an attack on the presidential palace on June 3.