Yemen War News Updates -- April 27, 2015

Reuters: Saudis pound arms depots in Yemen as bread, medicine run short

The humanitarian situation in Yemen has become catastrophic, the Red Cross said on Monday, as Saudi-led aircraft pounded Iran-allied Houthi militiamen and rebel army units for a second day, dashing hopes for a pause in fighting to let aid in.

Residents said warplanes flew between 15 and 20 sorties against groups of Houthi fighters and arms depots in the al-Dhalea provincial capital, Dhalea, and the nearby city of Qa'ataba, between dawn and 0900 local time (02:00 a.m. EDT), setting off a chain of explosions that lasted for two more hours.

Yemen War News Updates -- April 27, 2015

Saudis pound Houthi targets as UN picks new mediator -- France 24
Air strikes kill at least 12 Yemeni militiamen -- AFP
Saudi-Led Air Campaign Resumes in Yemeni Capital -- NYT
Houthis suffer losses in Taiz -- Arab News
Saudi national guards reach Yemen border area as fighting continues -- Middle East Eye
Yemeni foreign minister rejects peace talks call from ex-president -- Reuters
Exiled Yemeni government rejects calls for peace talks as airstrikes continue -- CSM
Arab coalition vows two-pronged strategy over Yemen -- AFP
Yemen struggles to import food as coalition navies hold up more ships -- Reuters
Hunger and death stalk millions in Yemen's war -- Today Online
Yemen's exiled government declares 3 disaster zones -- AP
Saudis blew apart hopes of peace in Yemen: UN envoy -- The Australian/WSJ