SANAA (BNO NEWS) -- At least 30 protesters were injured on Thursday when regime supporters and security forces attacked a peaceful demonstration in Yemen's western province of Hodeida.

The Yemen Post reported that medical sources said that some of the injured were in critical condition. "The protesters were attacked by batons, rocks and rifle butts, and there some injured by live bullet shrapnel," the sources said.

Massive demonstrations were reported in other provinces with protesters calling for the creation of an immediate transitional council and the trial of those responsible for the killing of hundreds of anti-government protesters in various cities. 
In Taiz, a massive demonstration was staged to condemn the continuous military attacks on populous areas and insecurity in the city.

Protesters have continually demanded the resignation of government leaders and President Saleh, who has ruled the country for 32 years. Tens of thousands of Yemenis have participated throughout the year, and on March 18, security forces opened fire against protesters in Sanaa, killing at least 52 people.

Saleh, 69, was wounded along with other government officials in the bomb attack that hit the mosque of the presidential palace in Sanaa on June 3. They were hospitalized in Riyadh for treatment the following day.

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