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Despite Crackdowns, Firearms Still Rife in Yemen
27 March 2014
Gulf Times (Qatar) / Media Line
At the centre of the country, it's difficult to find a bottle of water to buy while you can effortlessly purchase a firearm.
UN aid worker Khalid Abdu told The Media Line that during a recent visit to Sawadia District of the central province of Baydha, he found most of the shops were closed except for those selling firearms. He later learned there were tribal feuds taking place in the area.
"Owners here usually close their shops before sunset, because they are afraid... (GunPolicy.org)