A Yemeni Health Ministry official reported on Saturday, April 8, that at least 61 people have been killed in clashes between Houthi Shiite militia forces and supporters of Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi over the past three days in Aden, southern Yemen. According to the French news agency, Khader Al-Sawar, the director of the health department in Aden, stated that 61 people have been killed and over 203 injured in the last three days. The report indicates that the situation in the city has become extremely tense due to the fighting between forces loyal to the Yemeni president and Iranian-backed Houthi militants in parts of Aden. Reports suggest that as Iranian-backed Houthi militants advance in southern and eastern Yemen, the Saudi Navy evacuated dozens of diplomats from Aden on Saturday, and the United Nations has also moved its staff out of Yemen. Meanwhile, residents of Aden reported that an armored convoy carrying Houthi forces heading towards the city was targeted by an airstrike from a Saudi-led regional coalition. According to Reuters, Houthi forces, who captured the Ash-Shihr port on Friday, have been advancing in eastern Aden using tank units and armored vehicles. Details regarding the damage inflicted on the Houthis have not yet been released. Additionally, airstrikes continued in Sana'a on Saturday, targeting the airport in the city by the Saudi-led coalition. This comes as Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi referred to the Houthis as 'Iran's puppets' at an Arab League summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. The Yemeni president fled Aden on Thursday to Riyadh and is currently attending the Arab League summit in Egypt. King Salman of Saudi Arabia also stated at the summit that airstrikes against Houthi positions and their allies in Yemen would continue until security is restored to the country. Saudi Arabia, along with several regional countries, has been conducting airstrikes against Houthi positions since last Thursday. Meanwhile, the Yemeni government stated that there is still an opportunity for conditional dialogue with the Houthis. The U.S. military rescued two Saudi pilots near the coast of Yemen, and U.S. officials indicated readiness to increase assistance in Yemen operations. Obama supported Saudi operations in Yemen. Hassan Nasrallah warned Saudi Arabia that they would be defeated and humiliated in Yemen.
Yemen's Health Ministry: 61 Killed in Recent Clashes in Aden
In recent clashes in Aden, Yemen, at least 61 people have been killed as Houthi forces, backed by Iran, clash with supporters of President Hadi. The situation is escalating with Saudi airstrikes targeting Houthi positions, and international evacuations occurring amid the violence. This conflict highlights the ongoing struggle for power in Yemen and the regional implications of Iranian influence.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Clashes in Aden, Yemen, between Houthi forces and supporters of President Hadi have resulted in at least 61 deaths. Saudi-led coalition airstrikes targeted Houthi positions as tensions escalate.
- 61 people killed and over 203 injured in recent clashes.
- Saudi-led coalition conducted airstrikes against Houthi forces.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Yemeni Civil War began in 2014 when Houthi forces took control of the capital, Sana'a, leading to a Saudi-led intervention in 2015.
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