Clashes erupt between” Islah and STC” militias in Shabwah

SHABWAH, Oct. 3 (YPA) – Clashes have erupted between Islah members and the Southern Transitional Council gunmen following a demonstration in Azan Shabwah province, local sources reported on Thursday.

According to the local sources,  dozens of supporters of the Emirati-backed Southern Transitional Council march through the streets of the city of Azan to demand the return of the Shabwani Elite – the armed faction of the Council.

The sources pointed out  that the Islah members in security force shoot the demonstrators, which prompted tribal gunmen were part of the march to respond.

The clashes dispersed the demonstration at the beginning. The death toll was not known.

The Transitional council is trying to show his strength in Shabwah after losing the province last month after clashes with Islah party militias.

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