Tribal Ambush in Dhamar Leaves Two Dead and One Injured

A tribal leader and his brother were killed, and a third individual sustained critical injuries, following an armed ambush in the Hada district of Yemen’s Dhamar governorate on Friday evening.

According to local tribal sources, the attack was a result of a long-standing blood feud between the Nasra and Ubaida tribes. Gunmen from the village of Jarashab, affiliated with the Ubaida tribe, reportedly ambushed a vehicle transporting members of the Bani Muhammad Ali clan, which belongs to the Nasra tribe, firing a barrage of bullets at the occupants.

The victims have been identified as Sheikh Ali Mohammed Zaid al-Nusairi and his brother, Nasser. The third passenger, who suffered severe injuries, was transported to a hospital in Dhamar city, where medical professionals have expressed significant concern regarding his survival due to the critical nature of his wounds.

The violence stems from a multi-year territorial dispute and disagreements over construction rights in contested areas. This ongoing conflict has already claimed the lives of approximately 13 people, with casualties evenly distributed between the two warring factions. There are growing fears that the death of the latest injured individual could reignite a cycle of retaliatory violence.

In response to the escalating tensions, community leaders have issued urgent appeals to the elders of the Hada district, calling for immediate intervention to mediate the dispute and address the underlying territorial issues through legal and traditional tribal channels. Observers note that the Hada district is frequently plagued by such vendettas, with critics accusing the Houthi militia of intentionally fostering tribal divisions to weaken social cohesion and maintain regional control.