UAE-backed militias launch military operation against Nissab tribes in Shabwa

SHABWA, Jan. 22 (YPA) – The command of UAE forces launched a military operation against pro-Islah tribes west of Ataq city, the capital of Shabwa oil province, in eastern Yemen.

According to media affiliated with the coalition, UAE-backed “Shabwa defense” militia launched a large-scale attack on villages and areas in Nissab district, west of Ataq, during which it stormed a number of homes of pro-Islah tribesmen, under the pretext of combating terrorism.

The leader of “Shabwa defense”, Jalal Abdul Aziz, confirmed in press statements that the operation aims to secure the areas of Nissab, in coordination with the coalition.

 The military campaign came after ambushes launched by pro-Islah militants over the past weeks using improvised explosive devices targeting a number of pick-up vehicles belonging to Amaliqa militia in Nissab, which left human and material losses among the militia.