YemenOnline- July 08, 2008- A grenade blast injured seven people in Dhale, on Monday. A hand grenade was thrown into a crowd when police tried to disperse peaceful protesters. Officials transported the injured to Aden for medical treatment, the condition is still tentative for two of the victims. The man who threw the grenade is now in custody, and will face harsh punishment as one the seriously injured was a police officer.

The South took to the streets in peaceful demonstration to honor the anniversary of the civil war's closing with a Northern victory. In addition, it is the first anniversary of the renewed separatist movements that started last year. The protested against the Northern control of the south and the rise the in staple food prices.

The Southern sentiment is one of resentment and dissatisfaction, they feel the government disregards their interest as can be seen in their poverty and weak political influence. Many Southerners were angry after over 60,000 retire soldiers and civil servants were denied their pension last year. Now, while some are calling for an end to what they call a "Northern Occupation" of the South, most are calling for more government attention and expanded Southern rights.