Yemen violence surges as protesters are killed

19 September 2011 Dozens killed as security forces use snipers and rocket-propelled grenades against protesters in Sana'a. The Yemeni authorities must immediately stop the killing of peaceful protesters by security forces, Amnesty International said today following reports that dozens of people have been shot dead in the capital Sana'a since Sunday.Hundreds more are said to have been injured after security forces used snipers and rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) against protesters marching to demand the resignation of President Ali Abdullah Saleh.Around 26 people were killed on Sunday.…

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