Two protesters and a policeman were killed Monday (October 16th) in the Yemeni city of Marib as a clash broke out at a rally to demand jobs for Yemeni tribes, AFP reported.
Dozens of residents of the eastern city of Marib had gathered outside the local government offices to demand better jobs and representation of Yemen's tribes in the state and military, a security source said.
Police opened fire after the demonstrators refused to disperse, killing two and wounding three others, the source said.
A policeman also was killed and four more wounded when an armed protester returned fire, according to the source.
Tribes have joined the fighting on both sides in Yemen, which has a traditionally tribal society and where gun ownership is widespread.
