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Anti-Shiite tribes seize army tanks in Yemen

Several army tanks and armored vehicles were seized by armed tribesmen rival to the country's Shiite rebels, officials said Friday, as rebels in control of the capital have been intensifying security measures on eve of their large ceremony commemorating Prophet Muhammad's birthday.

 

Officials say the seizures came after clashes broke out Thursday night in the eastern city of Marib between tribesmen and army troops. They say the tribesmen suspected that the soldiers were heading to join the Shiite rebels who have been gathering outside of Marib for several weeks. Six soldiers and two tribesmen were killed in the clashes, officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the press.

 


פרסום ראשון: 01.02.15, 19:06