Yemen rebels beat-up, detain demonstrators
Rebels who control the Yemeni capital have beaten back
dozens of people marching in protest against them, firing automatic rifles in
the air and striking protesters with batons and knives.
Witnesses say the rebels, known as Houthis, detained several
protesters and journalists, and that around 10 people were lightly wounded in
the scuffles, reports AP.
Yemeni newspaper Source Online said that one of its
journalists was being held by the Houthis, adding that it considered the group
responsible for his safety.
The Houthis seized Sanaa in September and last week put the
president, prime minister and top Cabinet members under house arrest, leading
to their resignation.
Since then, demonstrations against the Houthis have been
held across the country. The rebels detained around a dozen protesters and
journalists on Monday.
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