Fighters loyal to Yemen's Saudi-backed government man a position near al-Juba frontline in the country's northeastern province of Marib on 27 October 2021 (AFP)
CNN: Yemen's Marib city battens down as Houthis advance through energy-rich province
Expecting a possible siege, pro-government forces in central Yemen are preparing to defend Marib city, their last northern stronghold, against advancing Houthi fighters bent on taking full control of one of Yemen's key energy-producing regions.
Should Marib governorate fall to the Houthis it would deal a blow to the military coalition led by Saudi Arabia that has been battling the Iran-aligned group for over six years and to United Nations-led peace efforts.
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Yemen War News Updates -- November 3, 2021
Yemen's Marib city battens down as Houthis advance through energy-rich province -- The New Arab
Battle of Marib could be nearing key point, affects Saudi Arabia, Iran -- Jerusalem Post
Houthis advance in Yemen’s embattled Marib -- Al-Monitor
Yemen: Houthis close to Marib city after tribe switches sides -- Middle East eye
Civilian casualties grow as battle for Yemeni city intensifies -- The Guardian
Arab coalition kills 145 Houthis in Marib as Yemen’s humanitarian crisis worsens -- Arab News
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