Taiz merchants go on all-out strike against extortion by armed gangs

TAIZ, Jun. 11 (YPA) – The all-out strike has hit the city of Taiz, which is under the control of the Islah party forces, in a protest against extortion and harassment of the armed gangs in the city.

Traders stepped up their strike and closed shops on the main streets of the city centre in condemnation of extortion by armed gangs in the city.

The merchants demanded the arrest of armed gangs that impose royalties and money on them.

They stressed that the members and leaders of these gangs are known to the security forces, noting that the authorities have not done anything .

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