[24 March 2008]

SANA'A, March 24 (Saba)- Six persons killed in exchanging fire between parties of Bani Ali and Iyal Hussein tribes in Arhab district here because of social problems.

General Director of Sana'a Governorate's Security General Mohammad Tareeq told Saba that two of the killed are from Bani Ali tribe and the other four are affiliated to Iyal Hussein tribe.

He made clear that the reasons behind the incident are social problems between the two tribes and that security apparatus are cracking down all exploiters for taking strict legal actions against them.

He noted dangers of such negative social phenomena on social security and peace, saying that Islamic region and conventions are prohibiting these acts.

MS/AM

Saba