YEMEN Press Agency

Violent confrontations erupt in Abyan in defense of flag of unity

ABYAN, Oct. 17 (YPA) – Violent clashes erupted on Monday between the UAE-backed militia and tribal gunmen in Abyan province, southern Yemen.

Local sources stated that the confrontations broke out between the elements of the so-called “security belt” loyal to the UAE and gunmen from Al Shama’a tribe, against the background of raising the flag of the Yemeni unity in a car they were traveling in Al-Mahfad area.

 

YPA