14.09.2014 - 22:41 [ Human Rights Watch ]

Yemen: Lethal Force Against Houthi Protesters

“Yemeni soldiers firing live ammunition into peaceful crowds is all too reminiscent of the killings of protesters that marked the previous government’s attempts to crush the 2011 uprising,” said Joe Stork, deputy Middle East and North Africa director. “President Hadi needs to take immediate steps to ensure full accountability or these killings will permanently stain his record.”