3 dead as jail joins Yemen protests

[Turborama]

Source: Al Jazeera English

Three reported dead and dozens more injured after police clash with prisoners protesting against Yemeni president.
Last Modified: Mar 08 2011 15:15 GMT

Up to three people are reported dead in a jail riot in Sanaa, the Yemeni capital, as police clashed with prisoners backing anti-government protesters demanding the ouster of President Ali Abdullah Saleh.

At least three prisoners in the Sanaa facility were reported killed and four others injured, Sharif Mobley, an inmate, told Al Jazeera via phone from within the prison.

Officials said at least one inmate was dead and dozens more injured as a consequence of the unrest which began on Monday when around 2,000 prisoners staged a riot in Sanaa, taking a dozen guards hostage.

The inmates set their blankets and mattresses on fire before occupying the prison's main courtyard, an official who declined to be named because he is not authorised to speak to the media said.

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