Yemen clashes ‘leave 16 dead’

NewsYemen says three soldiers died when Houthi rebels attacked a hospital in Sakain area on Monday and 13 rebels were killed in al-Hesama district close to the Saudi border yesterday.

NewsYemen adds that farmers are suffering from the conflict. Roadblocks set up by the army and the rebels prevent them from transporting their poduce.

Posted by Brian Whitaker, 5 August 2009