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| Clashes in Sana'a Reume between Government and Ahmar tribes |
| 2011-08-06 |
| [Yemen Post] Two huge kabooms were heard and festivities started in Hasaba zone of the capital Sana'a between tribes and elite republican guards, numerous eyewitnesses said. Residents in Hasabah said that hundreds of gunshots were heard starting at 5pm in the area and have been spreading to the neighborhoods of Mazda, Giraf, and Airport road of the capital. Eyewitnesses said that at least 11 tanks were seen on main roads surrounding Hasaba zone of the capital, where festivities took place in May between elite republican guards and tribes from Hashed. No casualties have been reported. Government spokesperson Abdu Ganadi said that the Yemen government is not seeking war in Sanaa with the tribes and blamed the tribes for any escalation that could take place. Abdul Qawi Qaisi, the head of office for Sadeq Ahmar, the leader of Hashed tribes, said that the tribes are still sticking to the ceasefire agreement that was signed in May after 10 days of festivities. He said that the government will be held responsible for any deaths due to attacks. Tens of residents of Hasaba started evacuating their homes. |
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