Two civilians died on Thursday when a shell hit their house in the al-Hassaba district of the capital, Sanaa, a source in the office of Sheikh Sadok al-Ahmar, a tribal chief, said.
Mohammad al-Qadhi, a former managing editor of Yemen Times, told Al Jazeera that clashes had taken place between fighters supporting Ahmar, the leader of the most powerful tribal federation, and troops loyal to President Ali Abdullah Saleh.
Ahmar is among the tribal leaders calling for the departure of President Ali Abdullah Saleh. Two of his fighters were wounded in the shelling, the source said. Saleh, Yemen's leader of nearly 33 years, has held onto power in the face of massive protests demanding his resignation since February. He is currently recuperating in Saudi Arabia after a June attack on his compound.
UN human rights officials gave warning on Tuesday of an impending civil war unless the political deadlock was resolved. The situation is worsening by the day with the leaders and protestors not compromising their position.
The Holy Prophet Muhmmad (on whom be peace) 1,400 years ago, stated:
“After me you will see injustice, rights suppressed and others given preference over you. You will see matters that you will disapprove of”. When asked what the commandment was in such circumstances, the Prophet (on whom be peace) replied, “pay their (leaders) rights to them and ask God for your rights.”
He also said:
“Whosoever disapproves of something done by his ruler should be patient, for whoever disobeys the ruler even as little as the span of a hand will die a death of ignorance.”
The Ahmadiyya Post, Middle East. By Zubair Ahmed. Sept 15, 2011
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