War Erupts in Bani Muslim [Archives:2001/02/Local News]

Tribal fights have erupted in Bani Muslim, 20 kms away from Yarim district, Ibb governorate. The fight erupted between two families who once had revenge conflicts. The two families consist of two groups, one supporting Sheikh Mohammed al-Tuwaiti and the other supporting sheikh Abdullah al-Bahm.
The fight started after a dispute between two armed tribesmen, Fawzi Hussain al-Bahm and Zaid al-Majthoob, over pumping water from a well in al-Wadahi village, resulting in the killing of Zaid al-Majthoob and the serious injury of Fawzi Hussain al-Bahm. Reports have it that Ali Mohammed al-Majthoob opened fire at the two. Following this incident, each of the said sheikhs gathered his tribesmen and started waging war against each other.
Fighting started Saturday morning and is still going even after YT went to press.
It is reported that the security director at the district sent 6 military cars to the area Saturday night. However, they couldnt control the situation. Two military cars were sent Sunday afternoon to support the previously sent cars as things are escalating.
It is said that Nasser Musa had his hand injured and his daughter shot dead Saturday night. It was also mentioned that Mohammed Saleh Zaid al-Majthoobs daughter was also injured in her abdomen. Moreover, a number of houses have been destroyed.
Yahya Nashwan, Yarim

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