UAE-backed militia arrest security official, his escorts in south Taiz

TAIZ, June 6 (YPA) – Media sources in Taiz province that militia of the so-called “Abu Abbas group” loyal to the UAE arrested assistant director of security in the province on Tuesday.

“Gunmen of Abu Abbas group arrested Colonel Nabil al-Kadhi and his escorts at al-Birin checkpoint controlled by the group, refusing to allow him to pass,” the sources said.

The colonel al-Kadhi was on his way to make official visits in the countryside of Taiz, they added.

Many citizens complain of extortion, looting and humiliation at the same checkpoint where they are stopped for long hours and prevented from going out of the city.

YPA