The U.S. government remains hopeful for a peaceful transition , the statement said . The Yemeni government says gangs and Al Qaeda snipers attacked the village . ` ` We 're really worried this could become a civil war , '' a resident said . The U.N. secretary - general condemns ` ` excessive use of force '' by Yemen . A YouTube video purports to show a 10-month - old baby shot in the forehead .
The Yemeni government says gangs and Al Qaeda snipers attacked the village . ` ` We 're really worried this could become a civil war , '' a resident said . The U.N. secretary - general condemns ` ` excessive use of force '' by Yemen . A YouTube video purports to show a 10-month - old baby shot in the forehead .