Two people were killed and four others were injured on Tuesday in armed clashes that erupted in the Aqabat area of the Raydah district, north of Amran Governorate, which is under Houthi militia control. The violence stemmed from a dispute over an agricultural irrigation project. Local sources reported that the dispute between parties from the area escalated over a farming irrigation project, leading to an armed confrontation. The incident resulted in the death of one person from the Al-Faqih family and another from the Al-Kalbi family, with four others sustaining varying injuries. The injured were transported to health facilities for treatment. The incident has caused a state of tension and mobilization in the region, with tribal mediation efforts underway to de-escalate the situation and prevent further conflict. This incident has highlighted recurring disputes related to irrigation water and agricultural land in several areas of the governorate, amid a lack of effective legal solutions. Areas under the control of the Houthi militia are experiencing a noticeable security deterioration, with an increase in killings and armed conflicts, attributed to the weakness of justice institutions and parties resorting to weapons instead of the judiciary. |
