Yemen Unrest
An anti-government protester, his face painted with the colours of Yemen's national flag, shouts slogans during a rally to demand the ouster of President Ali Abdullah Saleh in Sanaa June 1, 2011. Renewed fighting in Yemen's capital between a powerful tribal group and President Ali Abdullah Saleh forces this week has killed at least 19 people and rocked Sanaa with explosions, officials said on Wednesday. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

Saleh’s forces fired on protesters in the southern city of Taiz on Thursday, reports said.

The protesters were demanding the end of President Ali Abdullah Saleh’s 33-year-rule over the impoverished Arab state.

Yemeni soldiers opened fire on protesters, Reuters reported quoting witnesses. There have been no reports of immediate deaths or injuries.

Earlier this week, the U.N. human rights representative said her office was investigating reports that Yemeni soldiers have killed at least 50 protesters in Taiz since Sunday.

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