Severe confrontations between Yemeni army and Iran-backed Houthis in Hodeidah
A source from the Yemeni army informed Al Arabiya that severe confrontations between the internationally-recognized Yemeni army and the Iran-backed Houthi militia occurred in Hodeidah on Friday.
The same source said that the army made great progressions in the area and in their last northern castle, Marib, during the recent days. Indeed, the Houthis, who now control Hodeidah, have often used the city as a launching point for its terrorist operations and assaults.
The source also added that weapons trafficking would continue to the Houthis, until the Yemeni army takes the control of Hodeidah. Moreover, Iran supported the Houthis in their war against the Yemeni government, providing the group with weapons, like drones and missiles often used to attack civilians.
Furthermore, an unnamed source informed Al Arabiya on Thursday that the clashes have increased in recent days as the Houthis face unprecedented losses. It also said that Iran-supported militia launched a ballistic missile towards civilians in Yemen’s Marib on Thursday.
On Friday, the British ambassador to Yemen Michael Aron denounced the Houthis’ treatment of migrants in a camp in Sanaa.
He said: Appalled by fire at Houthi-controlled migrant centre in Sana’a. OHCHR & humanitarian agencies need immediate, unrestricted access to site & those injured. A credible, transparent, independent investigation must be carried out, including a full account of those killed & injured.
Aron added that it is the Houthis inhumane treatment of migrants, including the creation of overcrowded conditions at the centre that led to this terrible loss in human life. It is imperative that the Houthis change their policies towards migrants & provide them the basic dignity they deserve.
