Al-Mansoura Square in occupied Aden witnessed violent, bloody clashes last night between the mercenaries of the UAE, the “transitional militia” and gunmen protecting the sit-in square, which is witnessing widespread popular protests, after the “transitional militia” stormed the square again.
Media sources said that the clashes, which broke out in the vicinity of Martyrs’ Square, and Al-Qasr Street, in which medium and light weapons were used, left 3 wounded and several houses damaged.
Bloggers published video recordings showing the intensity of the clashes.
The occupied southern regions are witnessing daily angry protests against the background of the deteriorating security and economic conditions and the lack of services
Dozens of citizens in the districts of Sheikh Othman, Khor Maksar and Crater blocked roads and burned tires, denouncing the deterioration of electricity service and the increase in interruptions that reached about 18 hours per day.
A specialized international institution expected the escalation of popular protests in Aden and its widening in the southern governorates of the country, in light of the continued deterioration of electricity service and the worsening living conditions, warning of clashes, acts of violence and the use of force that may confront these protests.
