Battalion of Islah party’s militants rebel in Abyan

ABYAN, March 1 (YPA) – A battalion of Islah party’ militias rebelled on Sunday in Abyan province, military sources told Yemen Press Agency.

The battalion of special forces loyal to Islah militias announced its joining to UAE-backed southern transitional council militiamen.

The sources confirmed that the joining came due to violations which Islah militias commit against citizens in Abyan and Shabwa provinces.