The clashes occurred on Tuesday between army and police units on the one hand and men allied with the Jahm tribe in the lawless eastern region of Marib. The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said another policeman and several tribesmen were wounded in the fighting. The same day, the leader of another tribe had launched a new mediation effort in a bid to secure the release of Carl Christian Hoernecke, who has been held by the Jahm since May 26. Access to the area has been cut off by police and the army. I am no longer being well-treated.
Kidnappings are a common practice in Yemen by tribesmen seeking concessions from the government.
More than 200 foreigners, mostly Western nationals, have been abducted by Yemen s unruly tribes in the past decade. The most recent case before Hoernecke were two Italian women tourists freed on January 30 after being held only for a few hours. Terms of Service . TV Ads .