Up to 169 killed in Yemen as Houthis battle for Red Sea coastal heights
What to know about Up to 169 killed in Yemen as Houthis battle for Red Sea coastal heights
As many as 169 people have been reportedly killed in Yemen in the last three days as Iran-aligned Houthis battle Saudi-backed government forces for control of strategic heights on the Red Sea coast, while thousands flee the violence.
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What happened
As many as 169 people have been reportedly killed in Yemen in the last three days as Iran-aligned Houthis battle Saudi-backed government forces for control of strategic heights on the Red Sea coast, while thousands flee the violence.
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