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April 5, 2011

Thousands Protest In Yemen, Two Die In State Crackdown 
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In Yemen, at least two protesters have died in the city of Hudaydah as
thousands of people took to the streets to protest the state's violent
crackdown on demonstrators. At least 17 protesters died on Monday. In
Washington the State Department harshly criticized the violence.

U.S. Department Of State Spokesman Mark Toner: "It's appalling, as you
just recounted. The violence is mounting and we're very concerned. We
condemn all acts of violence against peaceful protesters, and we
obviously extend our condolences to the family and friends of those
killed. We urge the Yemeni authorities, and the government to ensure
security forces exercise maximum restraint."



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