Yemen: Scores of Houthi rebels and government troops killed in fresh fighting near Saudi border

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At least 40 Houthi rebels and 35 pro-Yemen government troops were killed after fighting broke out between the two sides, despite a ceasefire and peace talks which began on 15 December in Switzerland. Around 50 rebels and 40 troops were wounded. The fighting took place in the town of Harad in Hajjah Province near the Saudi Arabian border, which was captured by government forces just three days ago.

 

“The government troops advanced across the border from Saudi territory after training there for months,” an official said.

 

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