Yemeni Sheikh closed "Ilb" Yemen-Saudi border crossing in Sa'ada governorate, calling for the implementation of the agreement terms between his grandfather and Saudi Arabia.
YemenOnline. March 01 - Armed elements believed to be followers to Sheikh Ahmed Mohamed Moqait, Baqim district, Sa'ada governorate closed on Saturday morning "Ilb" Yemen-Saudi border crossing, denying entry and exit of people and vehicles to and from Saudi Arabia, learned tribal sources reported to Al-Ishteraki Net. According to the sources, hundreds of cars and trucks piling up on both sides of the border of Yemen Saudi Arabia since the early hours of Saturday morning To reopen the border crossing, Sheikh Moqait , a senior Baqim sheikh, demanded that both Saudi Arabia and Yemen authorities implement his terms, in particular allowing the people of his tribe to enter to Saudi Arabia and work there without having to obtain what is known as the Saudi "sponsor". According to Sheikh Moqait , Saudi Arabia is obligated to implement the agreement terms between "AL Saud" and his grandfather in particular allowing Yemeni-Saudi border tribes, including Baqim and Monabbih tribes, to work in Saudi Arabia without having to obtain work permits or a Saudi sponsor. Notably, Ilb border crossing is one of the most important crossings between Yemen and Saudi Arabia.
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