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    June 24, 2011

Medics: Yemeni Forces Open Fire at Funeral

   VOA News
   Anti-government protesters shout slogans during a rally after Friday
   prayers to demand the ouster of Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh in
   Sana'a, June 24, 2011
   Photo: Reuters
   Anti-government protesters shout slogans during a rally after Friday
   prayers to demand the ouster of Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh in
   Sana'a, June 24, 2011

   Yemeni security forces have opened fire on thousands of people gathered
   for a funeral in the southern part of the country, killing at least one
   person.
   Medical officials in the southern port city of Aden said the violence
   wounded at least six other people Friday.
   Since January, thousands of people across the country have been calling
   for an end to President Ali Abdullah Saleh's autocratic rule. Many of
   the protests have turned violent, with security forces killing at least
   200 people.
   Saleh recovering
   Saleh is recovering in Saudi Arabia from injuries sustained in a recent
   bomb attack on the Yemeni presidential compound, as various factions,
   including Islamist militants, vie for power throughout the country.
   The ongoing violence has prompted the United Nations to send a mission
   to Yemen next week to investigate human rights issues.
   U.N. officials said Friday the three-member delegation would arrive in
   Yemen on Monday for a 10-day fact-finding mission. The delegation will
   meet with government authorities, rights activists, members of the
   opposition and alleged victims of human rights violations. The group
   also is planning to visit medical and detention centers.
   A U.N. spokeswoman said officials hope the mission will produce
   recommendations for the government.

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