New arrests as Yemen government and socialists trade charges

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SANAA (AFP) — Yemeni authorities arrested more activists in the south on Thursday as they traded charges with the southern-based Yemen Socialist Party (YSP) over protests that led to deadly clashes with security forces.

Two security men and a civilian were injured during arrests in the province of Lahj, witnesses said.

A local government source told AFP security forces were tracking down "five prominent political activists" and other people suspected of inciting this week's protests.

Witnesses said five teachers were arrested in Lahj even though the troubles subsided in the province.

The unrest also died down in Aden and Dhaleh, the two other regions which were the scene of demonstrations since Sunday.

According to witnesses, one person was...