Violent clashes erupt between gunmen and STC factions in Aden

Violent clashes erupt between gunmen and STC factions in Aden

Violent clashes erupted on Saturday afternoon between gunmen and the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) factions in the center of the city of Aden in southern Yemen, which is under the control of the Saudi-led coalition.

Eyewitnesses reported a heavy exchange of gunfire between members of STC factions and gunmen in the vicinity of Martyrs’ Square in the Al-Mansoura area. The STC factions sent reinforcements to the area.

The reasons for the clashes remain unknown.