YEMEN Press Agency

Heavy clashes break out between tribes east of Marib

MARIB, Nov. 16 (YPA) – Armed confrontations renewed, on Wednesday,  in the outskirts of the city of Marib. This was reported by Yemen News Portal, citing local sources.

According to the sources, violent clashes broke out between the Al Hatik tribes and others from Al Aqar tribes in Wadi Obeida district, east of the city, following a dispute over a piece of land.

The clashes left three wounded from both sides, the sources said, noting that the confrontations still going on until the moment.

Fierce clashes broke out between the gunmen of the two tribes last week, leaving casualties

Tribal confrontations are escalating in the city of Marib, in light of the interventions of the Saudi-led coalition factions in igniting disputes and stirring up strife, within a clear scenario to strengthen their control over the city.

E.M