Undefined Explosive Device (UED)

Undefined Explosive Device (UED) event in Amran, Wadi Warwar area, Yemen on Tue 27th January 2026

27th January 2026

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On 27 January 2026, al-Shaamila tribesmen clashed with Qasimi tribesmen in the Warwar area (coded to Wadi Warwar) (Dhi Bin, Amran) due to the murder of a sheikh from the al-Shaamila tribe by gunmen suspected to belong to the Qasimi tribe on 26 January (coded as a separate event). The clashes, which took place over the period of 26-28 January, involved the use of light and medium weapons including artillery and bazooka shelling, and reinforcements from both parties. The clashes resulted in 'fatalities and injuries' on both sides, and material damage to houses. Unspecified fatalities coded as 3 and split across 3 days. 1 fatality coded to this event.

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Amran ( Wadi Warwar area )

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