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Saudi forces launch fresh offensive in Yemen |
2015-09-14 |
[THETIMES.CO.UK] Saudi-led forces loyal to Yemen’s exiled government have launched a “decisive” operation against Houthi rebels, hours after pulling out of UN-backed peace talks aimed at ending the six-month civil war. Ground troops, supported by a Saudi-led coalition, pushed forward in the disputed Marib province that borders the capital Sanaa, military officials said. It is the first step in retaking the capital from the Iran-backed Houthis who stormed to power in January. |
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