At least 13 people were killed in clashes between Yemeni government security forces and tribal gunmen in the country's northeastern province of Marib, a government official told Xinhua on Saturday.
Disputes between Yemeni government security officials and tribesmen over the establishment of a tribal checkpoint sparked clashes late on Friday night in the al-Wadi district of Marib, a government-controlled province known for its rich oil resources, the official said on condition of anonymity.
Nine tribal militants and four government security personnel were killed in the clashes, which also injured several others from both sides, he said.
Source(s): Xinhua News Agency