Aden (Yemen) Aden (Yemen) 12 : The number of deaths resulting from clashes between security forces in the Yemeni oil-rich province of Shabwa was up to 28 and the number of injuries to an official from the medical field said to Xinhua. “Figures from the local medical centres have confirmed that there were a total of 28 people were killed and more than 68 injured in the course of days of fighting on Shabwa’s streets” the medical source in Shabwa spoke under the under the condition of confidentiality on Thursday.
“All injured from both sides are getting medical attention in the private and public hospital in Shabwa,” he added.
On Monday, violent clashes broke out between rival security units in residential neighborhoods in the southern part of Yemen’s province of Shabwa, Xinhua news agency reported.
Security units loyal to the Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated Islah Party launched an attack against the government security forces in Ataq, the provincial capital, triggering intense street battles.
The conflict erupted after the appointment of a new commander to head the security units who are loyal to the Islah Party, according to local Yemeni officials.
On Wednesday the Governor of Shabwa directed the southern Giants Brigades troops to carry an operation of military force to snuff out the rebellious troops and secure local facilities of the state in Shabwa Province.
The Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council voiced its complete support for the governor of Shabwa and demanded pro-government forces to enforce peace and security in the province of strategic importance.
In the wake of the fighting and fighting, the Yemeni Council issued new decisions which included the dismissal of several of military and security leaders who were accused of staging a revolt against Shabwa local government.in Shabwa.
Yemen is trapped in an ongoing civil war since the end of 2014 when Iran’s Houthi militia took control of several provinces in the north and pushed the Saudi-backed Yemeni government out of the capital city of Sanaa.
The conflict has killed thousands of people, forced the displacement of four million and brought the most deprived Arab nation to the edge of hunger.
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