Yemen: Taëz at centre of intensifying clashes between Houthis and government forces

Fighting between Houthi rebels and government forces backed by Saudi Arabia is intensifying in Yemen, with the city of Taëz emerging as a central prize in the confrontation, according to RFI.

The Houthi militia, described as pro-Iranian, accuses Riyadh of striking the country more than 90 times, including the capital Sanaa, on Friday 2 October.

Violent clashes in the Taëz region also left dozens dead, RFI reports. The region lies between Aden and the positions held by the Houthis.