Citizens injured in shooting at demonstration in Sayoun

HADRAMOUT, March 15 (YPA) – Dozens of citizens were injured on Monday when Islah Party militants, affiliated with the so-called “First Military Region”, opened fire at an angry demonstration condemning the economic deterioration in Hadramout province, east of Yemen.

A number of the citizens were wounded by the Islah militants’ bullets, and a number of them were pursued in residential neighborhoods of Sayoun city, according to local sources.

It is noteworthy that Hadramout and the southern provinces are witnessing widespread protests due to the collapse of the currency, the rise in prices, and the deterioration of community services.

YPA