Angry protests paralyze movement in Aden

ADEN, Jul. 09 (YPA) – Angry demonstrators closed on Friday all roads leading to Al-Tawahi area in the port city of Aden, southern Yemen.

Dozens of protesters set fire to damaged tires at the entrances to Al-Tawahi area in protest against the deterioration of basic services and the power outage, chanting slogans against the authorities of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) the city, local sources reported.

The protesters obstructed the passage of cars to Al-Tawahi by placing a large amount of stones next to the burning tires, the sources added.

YPA