YEMEN Press Agency

Security operation in Shabwah targets STC’s supporters

SHABWAH, Feb. 20 (YPA) – The Saudi-backed Islah Party militants continued to carry out a security operation against the Southern Transitional Council (STC)’s supporters in Shabwah province.

Salem al-Awlaqi, a leader in the Islah party, affirmed that the party’s forces were able to arrest and expel dozens of employees loyal to the STC from the governmental institutions of the Ataq city.

Al-Awlaqi explained that the operation was successful and came in response to the Shabwah residents’ demands.

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