Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Yemen Is Descending Back Into Civil War

Three Days Of North Yemen Fighting Kills 34 -- New York Times/Reuters

SANAA (Reuters) - Clashes between Shi'ite rebels and pro-government tribes in north Yemen have killed 34 people over the past three days, local and security officials said, amid growing efforts to preserve a fragile truce in the area.

The violence comes after an offer from Qatar to revive a 2008 peace deal it brokered between the Yemeni government and northern rebels. The move was welcomed by both sides.

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More News On Yemen

At least 49 killed in north Yemen clashes: rebels -- AFP
Many dead in Yemen rebel clashes -- BBC
At Least 34 Killed in North Yemen Clashes -- Voice of America
Explosions rock Yemeni capital -- UPI
YEMEN: Renewed clashes in north leave dozens dead -- IRIN
Houthis deny gov't claims, back peace -- UPI
Rebels back Yemen rival talks -- News24
Yemeni Shiite rebels welcome Qatari role in achieving peace -- AFP
U.S. military picks, trains Yemeni fighers -- CNN
Yemen battles twin threat of al-Qaida and separatists -- The Guardian
Yemen battles food insecurity -- UPI

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