“al-waqaaljadeed.com”, Tuesday, November 17, 2020 / Exclusive
Special sources from the Shaqra area of Abyan governorate mentioned a breach and escalation by the Islah Brotherhood militia against the southern forces stationed at the border seam separating the two parties, which were set by the committee for the implementation of the Riyadh Agreement, which was sponsored by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and signed on its clauses by the leaders of the Islah Party affiliated with the so-called legitimate government. Its recent escalation gives a clear indication to everyone of the intentions of these militias and their leaders.
The same sources mentioned that the intensity of the confrontations increased after the Brotherhood’s escalation and the bombing of the southern forces ’positions, which during the past period remained committed to the Riyadh Agreement and in accordance with the directives of the Transitional Council leadership led by President Aidaroos Al-Zubaidi, which stipulated not to respond and respect and appreciate the efforts of the brothers in the Arab coalition countries, especially the sponsor of the agreement, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The patience of the southern army was not prolonged, and the enemy suffered heavy losses.
Violent battles took place on the soft front and Sheikh Salem, and as a result, a number of soldiers of the Southern Army and their resistance were injured after they were betrayed and the truce was not respected and the escalation stopped, while the Reform Party militia “Islah” suffered heavy losses after trying to advance and a large number of dead, wounded, and prisoners fell, while the wounded were transported. Confrontations to Al-Razi Medical Hospital in Jaar and Mahnaf in Lawder.