Amran : Thousands Flee Fighting In North Yemeni City -- BBC
Ten thousand families have fled the north Yemeni city of Amran to escape a battle between Zaidi Shia rebels and the military, the Red Crescent says.
A further 5,000 families are said to be trapped inside the city, about 50km (30 miles) north of the capital Sanaa, after rebels overran several areas.
The clashes erupted last week after a ceasefire collapsed and troops reportedly attacked rebel positions.
Medics and officials said at least 60 people had been killed and 180 wounded.
The rebels, known as Houthis, have staged periodic uprisings over the past 10 years in an effort to win greater autonomy for their strongholds in the far north.
In February, they seized areas of Amran province in fighting that left more than 150 people dead, and at least 120 others were reportedly killed in another flare-up of violence in June.
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