One killed in Shabwa tribal clashes

SHABWA, Feb. 24 (YPA) – Armed tribal clashes broke out on Saturday in the center of Shabwa province, which led to the killing one and wounding 7 other people.

Local sources affirmed that the confrontations happened in Safra area of Osaylan district, north of the city of Ataq, between tribes of the Balharith and Dhaif Allah.

The sources said the light weapons and medium arms in the confrontations.

UAE-backed al-Amaliqa factions had managed to end the clash between the tribes, before they withdrew under orders from the al-Amaliqa leadership, the sources added.

The sources stated that the reasons for the clash between the two tribes resulted from personal allegations of money lending and disputes over the lands.

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