Yemen: Oil pipeline explosion in Shabwa

An explosion erupted at a crude oil pipeline in Yemen’s Shabwa province yesterday, according to Al-Alam, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

According to local reports, the attackers used rocket launchers to strike the pipeline.

Shabwa, to the south of the country, is witnessing political turmoil between local tribes and the government of President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi in relation to oil production and revenue.

Violent hostilities were reported in the region between tribal fighters against mercenary groups allegedly belonging to the Saudi-led coalition at the city of Marib. The tensions arose over the death of a member of the Obeida tribe at a checkpoint controlled by the mercenary group.