Dhamar has been in chaos for several days due to a battle involving the tribe of Hodeibah, in Al-Hada district. It comes after the killing of the son of Sheik Ahmed Hussein Al-Hudaibi. Different kinds of light and heavy weapons are being used in this battle. The security forces have failed to contain the battle. Though 12 military vehicles arrived, they were compelled to withdraw. The tribal battles take place frequently, while the government finds them hard to control.