Clashes between UAE-backed factions leave casualties in Shabwa

SHABWA, Dec. 12 (YPA) – At least four people were killed and wounded on sunday in violent clashes between the UAE-backed militias in Shabwa governorate, southeastern Yemen.

According to the sources, forces of the so-called Saba axis affiliated with Al-Amaliqa brigade attacked a checkpoint of Shabwa Defense Forces affiliated with the Southern Transitional   Council (STC)’s militias in Harib Bayhan, west of Shabwa.

The clashes killed one recruit of Shabwa defence forces and wounded three of the attackers, in addition capturing three others, the sources added.

Sources affirmed that tension between the two sides is still tense while each party bringing reinforcements to the confrontation area.

E.M