Deadly clashes between loyalist fighters and the Iran-backed Huthis have shaken the area around the town since the start of the year. | Photo Credit: AFPmore-inFierce battles between Yemeni government forces and Shiite rebels on the country’s west coast have killed more than 100 fighters in the past 24 hours, officials said on Sunday. Deadly clashes have shaken the area around the key Red Sea town of Mokha since the start of the year when loyalist fighters launched an offensive to oust the Iran-backed Huthis and their allies. Air strikes hit rebel suppliesAir strikes by coalition war-planes hit rebel supplies along the route between Mokha and Hodeida, the official said. Nearly 370 combatants have been killed since government forces launched their drive up the Red Sea coastline.

Source: The Hindu January 29, 2017 12:11 UTC