Up to 169 killed in Yemen as Houthis battle for Red Sea coastal heights
In Yemen, intense fighting over strategic Red Sea coastal heights has resulted in up to 169 reported deaths in the past three days. Iran-aligned Houthi forces are battling Saudi-backed government troops, with thousands fleeing the violence.
The story so far
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Open questions and key claims
More than 112,000 people have been displaced in Yemen due to intensifying fighting.
Close to 3,000 Yemenis have fled the conflict to Djibouti.
22 million Yemenis, nearly half the population, are in urgent need of humanitarian aid.
The UN estimates over 120,000 Yemenis have been displaced by fighting along the Red Sea coast.
A Mocha resident described the withdrawal of forces as a 'great betrayal' and 'cowardly and shameful withdrawal'.
Up to 169 people have been reportedly killed in Yemen in the last three days due to Houthi battles for Red Sea coastal heights.
Houthi military officials stated at least 118 people were killed in clashes and Saudi strikes.
Over 3,000 refugees have arrived from Yemen in the last few days.
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