2 injured as separatists take advantage of Lahj motorcyclist march
The Source: www.sabanews.net - 09/12/2009
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A civilian and a soldier were seriously injured when separatists detonated a bomb during a walk by motorcyclists in Yemen's southern province of Lahj, the Almotamar website reported. The march, which started early Tuesday night in Lahj's capital, Hawta, for a fourth straight day turned violent as the fans of the southern anti-government movement took advantage of it, local officials said.
The bomb was exploded from an alley and coincided with rioting as police tried to open Sana'a-Aden road and a nearby subway that were closed by saboteurs.
Saboteurs blocked the roads by burning tires and putting rocks in them. Motorcyclists in the province protested holding their motorbikes by the province traffic authority under a cabinet decision calling for numbering motorbikes and drive licenses.Lahj is one of the south provinces experiencing unrest by those seeking better rights and the fans of southern anti-government movement.Protestors attacked the people and public properties, clash with police and sometimes commit terrorist attacks.Scores were killed this year, including 89 people and soldiers in Dhale, in south rioting, according to official reports.
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