Airstrike leaves 15 dead in Yemen

[Alamuti Lotus]

Source: Press TV

At least 15 people have been reportedly killed after the Yemeni government launched an airstrike against tribes near the capital city of Sana'a.

The attack took place on Tuesday after tribesmen tried to prevent regime forces from moving towards the south, Press TV reported.

The forces were heading to the cities of Ma'rib and Hadhramaut, as part of the government's efforts to quell opposition protests.

Earlier on Tuesday, clashes between regime forces and protesters injured at least 20 people.

Meanwhile, thousands of protesters staged a rally in the western city of Hudaydah on Tuesday to call for the immediate ouster of Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh.

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