Fighting in flashpoint Yemen city despite peace push: military sources
Yemeni pro-government forces are pictured on the eastern outskirts of Hodeida as they continue to battle for the control of the city from Huthi rebels on November 14, 2018. – Forces loyal to Yemen’s government halted an offensive on the lifeline port of Hodeida yesterday, as the United Arab Emirates, a key member of the pro-government coalition, threw its weight behind “early” UN peace talks. (Photo by Saleh Al-OBEIDI / AFP) / The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [Saleh Al-OBEIDI] instead of [YASSER AL-ZAYYAT]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. Therefore we thank you very much for all your attention and prompt action. We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require.DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) — Fierce fighting broke out in the Yemeni port city of Hodeida late Monday, between rebels and pro-government forces, despite progress in peace talks and appeals for calm, pro-government military officials said.
The fighting, the worst since forces loyal to Yemen’s government halted an offensive on the lifeline port last week, was concentrated on the eastern part of the city where rebels fired artillery, the loyalist sources said.
Pro-government forces responded while planes from the Saudi-led coalition, which also supports the government, launched 12 raids, the sources said.