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120 injured in Yemen clashes

Police and government loyalist try to break up rally demanding Saleh's ouster

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Sana'a: At least 120 were wounded as police and government loyalists tried to break up a rally in western Yemen demanding an end to President Ali Abdullah Saleh's 32-year rule, a doctor said on Wednesday.

"They attacked the protesters and wounded around 120 people," a doctor treating protesters in the Red Sea city of Hudaida said.

"They were using tear gas, rubber bullets, live fire and daggers."

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