Saudi-backed tribal sheikh killed in battle

Saudi-backed tribal sheikh killed in battle

A leading sheikh from Ma’rib province who was fighting in the ranks of Saudi-led coalition forces was killed on Friday in Al-Alam front of the province, military sources reported.

The sources explained that Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad bin Aoshan was killed this morning during violent clashes in Al-Alam.

“The circumstances of Aoshan’s killing are not yet known,” the sources added.

Sheikh Nasser bin Aoshan is one of the most prominent sheikhs in Ma’rib province who had joined the ranks of the invading coalition forces.