The Battle of Taiz erupted during the 2011 Yemeni Revolution, between forces loyal to Yemeni leader Ali Abdullah Saleh and opposition protesters, backed by armed tribesmen and defecting soldiers in the city of Taiz.
Opposition demonstrators had occupied the main square in the city since the start of the uprising against the rule of president Saleh. The protests were for the most part peaceful. However, that changed on 29 May, when the military started an operation to crush the protests and clear the demonstrators from their camp at the square. Troops reportedly fired live ammunition and from water cannons on the protesters, burned their tents and bulldozers ran over some of them. The opposition described the event as a massacre.[10]
Street clashes continued and by 31 May, the death toll among protesters reached between 28[11] and 64.[12] On 31 May, about 100 women protesters had gathered in a central square, challenging security forces nearby to use force, which would represent a breach of social norms. But the women were soon dispersed by female police officers and women who support the president.[13]
On 2 June, armed protesters appeared on the streets for the first time and two of them were killed, along with three soldiers, in an exchange of fire.[6]
On 3 June, four soldiers were killed by a rocket-propelled grenade fired by protesters. Another 26 were wounded in clashes in which two more protesters were killed and 30 wounded.[14][7]
On 5 June, armed members of the opposition tried to storm the presidential palace. The fighting that ensued left four soldiers and one gunman dead.[8]
On 7 June, about 400 opposition gunmen chased out the security forces from Ta'izz and took control of the city. After that, the military was trying to regroup outside the town for a counter-attack.[1] During the clashes, a tank fired on a residential building near the presidential palace killing four people, including three children.[9]
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On 14 June, women demonstrated against Saleh and demanded his removal from power.[15][16] The next day, there were reports of violent clashes between government troops and opposition fighters in the city, leaving casualties on both sides. Two fuel tankers were also burned by the opposition.[17]
On 16 June, demonstrators organised a large protest against regional and international attempts to undermine the movement and demanded the formation of a transitional council without any members of the Saleh regime. The march reached Freedom Square, where the protestors set up camp and resumed their sit-in.[18]
On 1 August, two soldiers and one anti-government fighter were killed in clashes in the northern area of the city after tribal gunmen attacked a military checkpoint and army tanks shelled the northern parts of the town.[19]
Between 1 and 4 December, 28 civilians were killed in clashes in the city. A number of government soldiers and opposition fighters were also killed.[20]
^ ab"Witnesses: Tribal fighters take over major city in Yemen". CNN. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
^. Foreign Policy. Archived from the original on 24 October 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
^"Gulf of Aden Security Review - June 9, 2011 - Critical Threats". Retrieved 14 December 2014.
^"Injured Yemen leader Saleh flies to Saudi for care". USATODAY.COM. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
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^ abProtesters celebrate departure of Yemen's leader
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The Battle of Taiz erupted during the 2011 Yemeni Revolution between forces loyal to Yemeni leader Ali Abdullah Saleh and opposition protesters backed by armed tribesmen and defecting soldiers in the city of Taiz Battle of TaizPart of the Yemeni RevolutionAerial view of the cityDate28 May 7 June 2011 1 week and 3 days LocationTaiz YemenResultAlliance of Yemeni Tribes victory 1 BelligerentsAlliance of Yemeni TribesYemen ArmyCommanders and leadersSheik Hamoud al Makhlafi 2 Strength5 000 fighters 3 33rd Armored Brigade 4 7 000 11 000Casualties and losses35 71 killed 5 11 soldiers killed 6 7 8 4 civilians killed 9 Contents 1 The battle 2 Aftermath 3 See also 4 ReferencesThe battle editOpposition demonstrators had occupied the main square in the city since the start of the uprising against the rule of president Saleh The protests were for the most part peaceful However that changed on 29 May when the military started an operation to crush the protests and clear the demonstrators from their camp at the square Troops reportedly fired live ammunition and from water cannons on the protesters burned their tents and bulldozers ran over some of them The opposition described the event as a massacre 10 Street clashes continued and by 31 May the death toll among protesters reached between 28 11 and 64 12 On 31 May about 100 women protesters had gathered in a central square challenging security forces nearby to use force which would represent a breach of social norms But the women were soon dispersed by female police officers and women who support the president 13 On 2 June armed protesters appeared on the streets for the first time and two of them were killed along with three soldiers in an exchange of fire 6 On 3 June four soldiers were killed by a rocket propelled grenade fired by protesters Another 26 were wounded in clashes in which two more protesters were killed and 30 wounded 14 7 On 5 June armed members of the opposition tried to storm the presidential palace The fighting that ensued left four soldiers and one gunman dead 8 On 7 June about 400 opposition gunmen chased out the security forces from Ta izz and took control of the city After that the military was trying to regroup outside the town for a counter attack 1 During the clashes a tank fired on a residential building near the presidential palace killing four people including three children 9 Aftermath editOn 14 June women demonstrated against Saleh and demanded his removal from power 15 16 The next day there were reports of violent clashes between government troops and opposition fighters in the city leaving casualties on both sides Two fuel tankers were also burned by the opposition 17 On 16 June demonstrators organised a large protest against regional and international attempts to undermine the movement and demanded the formation of a transitional council without any members of the Saleh regime The march reached Freedom Square where the protestors set up camp and resumed their sit in 18 On 1 August two soldiers and one anti government fighter were killed in clashes in the northern area of the city after tribal gunmen attacked a military checkpoint and army tanks shelled the northern parts of the town 19 Between 1 and 4 December 28 civilians were killed in clashes in the city A number of government soldiers and opposition fighters were also killed 20 See also editYemeni Civil War 2015 present Saudi Arabian led intervention in Yemen Battle of Taiz 2015 present References edit a b Witnesses Tribal fighters take over major city in Yemen CNN Retrieved 14 December 2014 Who is running Yemen Foreign Policy Archived from the original on 24 October 2013 Retrieved 14 December 2014 Gulf of Aden Security Review June 9 2011 Critical Threats Retrieved 14 December 2014 Injured Yemen leader Saleh flies to Saudi for care USATODAY COM Retrieved 14 December 2014 28 shatter Yemen truce US slams killings permanent dead link 64 YEMEN Civilians flee violence in the south 28 31 May 2 killed 2 June 2 protesters 3 soldiers killed in fire exchange in south Yemen 2 killed 3 June Yemen s Saleh injured in shelling seven killed Archived 2015 09 24 at the Wayback Machine 3 killed 5 June Gunmen kill 13 troops in Yemen total of 35 71 reported killed a b F 161 2 protesters 3 soldiers killed in fire exchange in south Yemen Retrieved 14 December 2014 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint numeric names authors list link a b AP Story Associated Press Retrieved 14 December 2014 a b Protesters celebrate departure of Yemen s leader a b BBC News Yemen 30 dead in Zinjibar and clashes in Taiz BBC News Retrieved 14 December 2014 BBC News Yemen forces kill 20 protesters in Taiz BBC News Retrieved 14 December 2014 Clashes shatter Yemen truce US slams killings The Sydney Morning Herald Retrieved 14 December 2014 IRIN Middle East YEMEN Civilians flee violence in the south Yemen Conflict Early Warning Governance Migration Refugees IDPs Urban Risk IRINnews Retrieved 14 December 2014 Cease Fire in Yemen Capital Breaks Down Yemen s Saleh injured in shelling seven killed Reuters Archived from the original on 24 September 2015 Retrieved 14 December 2014 Yemen Jun 14 2011 16 48 Al Jazeera Blogs Retrieved 14 December 2014 Yemen Jun 14 2011 20 16 Al Jazeera Blogs Retrieved 14 December 2014 Yemen Jun 15 2011 10 52 Al Jazeera Blogs Retrieved 14 December 2014 Yemen Jun 16 2011 14 12 Al Jazeera Blogs Retrieved 14 December 2014 Yemeni airstrikes kill 15 suspected militants Hakim Almasmari CNN 3 December 2011 5 killed in Yemen clashes CNN Retrieved 14 December 2014 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a author has generic name help Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Battle of Taiz amp oldid 1143052450, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
