Houthi rebels launch attack on Saudi-coalition, kill over 12 despite ceasefire

Published April 14th, 2016 - 08:13 GMT
Residents walk toward the old city of Yemen's capital, Sanaa. (AFP/Mohammed Huwais)
Residents walk toward the old city of Yemen's capital, Sanaa. (AFP/Mohammed Huwais)

SABA news reports that dozens of Saudi-funded fighters were killed or injured in an attempt to advance towards Altebab al-Humr area in Fardhat Nehm district of Sana'a province.

Staff Brig. Gen. of the 314th brigade Zaid al-Huri, loyal to the Saudi-led coalition, and 15 of his escorts have been killed in the military clashes ended up with thwarted the advance, a Houthi official said.

Two armored vehicles were also destroyed by the army and popular committees, the official added.

Loyalist forces have not released a statement about the incident. 

Both the Houthi rebels and pro-government forces have violated the ceasefire that went into effect on April 10. UN-backed peace talks are still scheduled for April 17 in Kuwait.

Editor's note: This article has been edited from the source material

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