Al-Bayda – At least 14 people were killed and 30 others wounded in violent tribal clashes that erupted this week in Al-Bayda governorate, central Yemen, according to local sources and humanitarian reports.

The confrontations reportedly broke out between rival tribal factions in the districts of Al-Qurayshyah, Rada’, and Wald Rabi’, escalating into armed confrontations involving automatic weapons and mortars. The violence has displaced thousands of civilians, with many fleeing to neighboring villages or seeking shelter in caves amid fears of renewed fighting.

Humanitarian agencies estimate that over 2,000 families have been affected, with urgent needs for food, water, and winter supplies. Aid groups have begun distributing emergency assistance, but access remains limited due to insecurity and damaged infrastructure.

The clashes come amid broader instability in Al-Bayda, where tribal tensions have been exacerbated by the presence of armed groups, including Houthi forces and Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP). Previous reports have documented drone strikes, sieges, and shelling in the region, contributing to a deteriorating humanitarian situation.

Local mediators have called for a ceasefire and renewed tribal dialogue to prevent further bloodshed. No official statement has been issued by Yemen’s central authorities regarding the incident.