Live ammunition is used against protesters in Sanaa and Taiz , witnesses say . At least 169 people are injured by gunfire , rocks or batons in both cities , they say . The high representative of the European Union for foreign affairs and security policy , Catherine Ashton , echoed that call in a statement released Wednesday . - The Yemeni government says it has arrested more than 100 members of the Houthi movement since protests began on March 26. The protesters were unarmed , according to an opposition party official .
Live ammunition is used against protesters in Sanaa and Taiz , witnesses say . At least 169 people are injured by gunfire , rocks or batons in both cities , they say . - The Yemeni government says it has arrested more than 100 members of the Houthi movement since protests began on March 26. The protesters were unarmed , according to an opposition party official .