Dozens killed in infighting between coalition-backed mercenaries in Taiz

TAIZ, April 20 (YPA) – Dozens were killed and injured when infighting erupted on Saturday in Yemen’s Taiz city between coalition-backed mercenaries, sources said.

The clashes broke out between Abu al-Abbas group, an al-Qaeda affiliated group backed by the United Arab Emirates, and Islah Muslim Brotherhood mercenaries backed by Saudi Arabia in the areas of Akabat Mufarih and Madam valley.

The infighting erupted following the killing of a woman and a member of Muslim Brotherhood in a sniper attack by Abu al-Abbas group.

Explosions and clashes lasted for hours in the old city of Taiz, according to the residents.

Ali Ahsan