Security forces clashed with gunmen in the Taiz towns of Maweah and Thikra after the forces withdrew from Taiz city. According to medical officials in the towns, at least 3 civilians were killed and 13 shot by security forces.
Armed tribesmen loyal to the youth revolution are on their way to the towns to support the locals from the government attacks, eyewitnesses said.
This comes as more than 400,000 youth protesters marched the streets of Taiz city demanding the end of the Saleh regime.