Saturday, February 11, 2012

Tens killed in confrontations between Houthis and Salafies in North Yemen


By Mohammed al-Kibsi
Over 50 people were killed in fierce confrontations took place in the northern Yemeni province of Hajah between al-Houthi followers and Sunni tribal alliance fighters on Sunday and Monday, said local sources.

Al-Houthi rebels carried out an offensive on Sunday and Monday on some Sunni-held posts in Kushar district of Hajah province; but they were faced by strong counter attack launched by the Sunni tribal men supported by Arab Afghan fighters.

Over 600 families were evacuated from the disputed areas to other districts, said local sources.

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