Yemen forces ‘open fire on protesters’
A medic helps an injured anti-government protester in Sanaa (18 March 2011). Doctors said that most of the injuries were to the neck, head and chest of protesters
At least 30 anti-government protesters have been shot dead by Yemeni forces in Sanaa, doctors say.
They said dozens were wounded when government forces opened fire on a group of protesters gathered near the university, following Friday prayers.
Armed men took aim from positions on top of nearby buildings in Taghyeer Square, medics told the BBC.
