http://www.english.hadhramaut.info 8-9 die in Yemen roads a day, minister says [The Source: www.sabanews.net - 13/11/2009] Between 8-9 people die and  50-60 are hurt a day in road accidents in Yemen, Minister of Interior said Friday. A day before launching an awareness campaign over the safety belt and barring the use of cell phone while driving, Mutahar Rashad al-Masri said the traffic issue is a society responsibility but not up to the ministry alone.Reviewing precious human losses due to traffic accidents, al-Masri urged all, particularly the media, to contribute to the success of campaign.Road accidents have claimed 22000 lives and injured more than 159000 people since 2000, he said, adding other losses have been estimated at YR 23 billion.