Last month, the Saudi media asked whether Tribalism was a plus or minus. Today, we get an answer of sorts, at least insofar as tribalism raises it head in Taif…
Tribal rivalry leads to mass brawl in school
Suleiman Al-Diyabi | Arab NewsTAIF: More than 130 students belonging to two different tribes fought pitched battle inside a high school in Taif recently.
According to sources, tensions were high at the school for several days and this finally erupted into a mass brawl. Saudi Red Crescent sources said students suffered various forms of injuries, but no one was in serious condition.
Nine teams from the Saudi Red Crescent arrived at the location to treat the injured but were unable to carry out their work because of the continuing fight.
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May:10:2009 - 08:47
Oh my goodness!!!!!! eeeks!!!!
I have witnessed tribal fights and it gets ugly, really very ugly. I hope the school admistration will address this matter in greater detail and do so diplomatically.