At least 80 dead in fighting between Houthis and pro-government forces in last 24 hours

At least 80 dead in fighting between Houthis and pro-government forces in last 24 hours

Fighting in southwestern Yemen between the Houthis and pro-government forces has left more than 80 people dead in the past 24 hours, sources from both sides told AFP on Friday.

At least 55 anti-government fighters were killed in Taiz governorate - many by airstrikes - according to Houthi military sources. On the government side, sources reported 26 military personnel killed.

Clashes are taking place on several fronts, both inland and in the highlands overlooking coastal areas recently seized by the Houthis.