Document #1326518

Amnesty International (Author)

Yemen warned over use of deadly force ahead of fresh protest

http://www.amnesty.org/en/news-and-updates/yemen-warned-over-use-deadly-force-ahead-fresh-protest-2011-03-24

ecoi.net description:
At least 52 protesters killed during demonstration held 18 March 2011; security forces given wider powers by new emergency law sidelining criminal procedure code; fresh protests announced for 25 March 2011 in Sana'a; offices of TV station Al-Jazeera closed by authorities
Country:
Yemen
Source:
Amnesty International (Author)
Published:
24 March 2011
Original link:
http://www.amnesty.org/en/news-and-updates/yemen-warned-over-use-deadly-force-ahead-fresh-protest-2011-03-24
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Document ID:
1326518 (former ID 157468)

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