Clashes erupt on Socotra Island

SOCOTRA, Sept. 07 (YPA) – Violent clashes erupted on Friday at Socotra Airport, marking the latest chapter in the ongoing conflicts on the Yemeni island.

According to the sources, the clashes broke out due to an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of Qat.

Sources said  that a security officer at the airport facilitated the smuggling of a substantial load of Qat.

This provocative action led to armed confrontations between the involved parties, with firearms used in the exchanges.

No casualties have been reported.

@E.Y.M