Independent probe of Yemen crimes demanded

SANAA, Yemen, April 6 (UPI) -- Outside powers must help investigate bloody repression in Yemen, Amnesty International said Wednesday.

The group issued a report, "Moment of Truth for Yemen," saying at least 94 Yemenis have been killed since protests against President Ali Abdullah Saleh began in February.

"The Yemeni government has an abysmal record of failing to investigate or prosecute those responsible for unlawful killings and torture or other ill-treatment," said Philip Luther of Amnesty.

He called for an "independent commission of inquiry to investigate the killings."

Amnesty International also opposes any deal giving Saleh and his circle immunity against prosecution for resigning.

The group urged all governments to suspend military and security aid to Yemen immediately. The regime's suppliers include the United States, Russia, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Turkey, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Ukraine.