Yemen's government forces attack Houthis amid renewed shelling of Marib
Yemen's army launched a counterattack against Houthi forces after renewed shelling of the city of Marib, as fears grow of a wider escalation in the country's long-running conflict. An expert warned that 'all the warning signs are there' for a broader clash.
Yemen's government forces launched a counterattack against Houthi fighters after renewed shelling of the city of Marib, marking a fresh spike in tension in the country's long-running civil war.
An expert cited in reporting on the clashes warned that 'all the warning signs are there' for a wider escalation. Humanitarian organizations operating in the region voiced growing concern for civilian safety.
International mediators are working to bring the parties back to ceasefire talks. Developments on the ground, however, suggest a near-term resolution may prove difficult.
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