Sunday, September 20, 2009

Yemen Civil War News Updates -- September 20, 2009

The tribesman from the north battling government forces say they want autonomy [AFP]

Yemen Ceasefire Breaks Down -- Al AJzeera

Fighting in Yemen has continued despite a conditional and unilateral ceasefire called by the government in its conflict with the northern Houthi fighters.

The government announced the truce to coincide with the end of Ramadan on Sunday, after the UN appealed for access to deliver humanitarian aid to 150,000 displaced civilians.

But statements from both the military and the fighters accuse the other side of continuing attacks in spite of the Eid ceasefire.

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More News On Yemen's Civil War

Yemen president says rebels use "human shields" -- Reuters
Yemen army 'kills 140' as rebels launch attack -- AFP
Yemen army kills 140 Shias during ceasefire -- Press TV
Yemen ceasefire 'not respected' -- BBC
Yemen, Rebels Accuse Each Other of Breaking Ceasefire -- Yemen
Rebel attacks reported in Yemen despite cease-fire -- CNN

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