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Yemen conflict: Houthi rebels 'reject ceasefire' Yemen conflict: Fighting goes on despite truce call
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The Houthi rebel movement in Yemen is reported to have rejected a ceasefire proposed by the government side. Fighting between rebels and Saudi-backed pro-government forces has been continuing in south Yemen hours before a humanitarian truce was due to start.
The Saudi-led coalition which backs the government had said it would halt its air raids at midnight on Sunday to allow much-needed humanitarian aid in. Clashes were reported at a major airbase north of Aden, after government allies took the nearby town of Sabr.
But the rebel leader, Abdel-Malek al-Houthi, is reported to have said that the fight will go on. The Saudi-led coalition said it would halt air raids at midnight (20:59 GMT) to let much-needed humanitarian aid in.
The remarks were published from a Twitter account managed by his rebel group. But a Houthi spokesman said the rebels would not adopt a position on the move until they were officially informed.
He was quoted as saying the truce put forward by the "Saudi aggressor" was aimed at enabling pro-government fighters to regroup, Earlier reports suggested that the Houthi leader, Abdel-Malek al-Houthi, had pledged to continue the fight.
On Saturday, the coalition said it would suspend bombardment for five days but that it reserved the right to respond to "military activity or movement" by Houthi rebels.On Saturday, the coalition said it would suspend bombardment for five days but that it reserved the right to respond to "military activity or movement" by Houthi rebels.
As midnight passed, it was not clear whether either side was observing the truce.
The unexpected ceasefire was announced after Yemen's President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi wrote to Saudi's King Salman asking for a break, to allow humanitarian supplies to be delivered.The unexpected ceasefire was announced after Yemen's President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi wrote to Saudi's King Salman asking for a break, to allow humanitarian supplies to be delivered.
It came after strikes in Taiz province, which reportedly killed 120 people, including civilians.It came after strikes in Taiz province, which reportedly killed 120 people, including civilians.
Aid agencies say a blockade on Yemen has worsened the humanitarian crisis which is gripping the country.Aid agencies say a blockade on Yemen has worsened the humanitarian crisis which is gripping the country.
More than 80% of Yemen's 25 million people now need some form of aid.More than 80% of Yemen's 25 million people now need some form of aid.
The Saudi-led coalition has been bombing Houthi militia and army forces loyal to former president Ali Abdullah Saleh since 26 March.The Saudi-led coalition has been bombing Houthi militia and army forces loyal to former president Ali Abdullah Saleh since 26 March.
The UN has warned the coalition that indiscriminate bombing of populated areas is against international law.The UN has warned the coalition that indiscriminate bombing of populated areas is against international law.
A week-long truce brokered by the UN failed earlier this month.A week-long truce brokered by the UN failed earlier this month.
At least 1,693 civilians have been killed in fighting in Yemen, with almost 4,000 people wounded. The UN said the majority of casualties were caused by air strikes.At least 1,693 civilians have been killed in fighting in Yemen, with almost 4,000 people wounded. The UN said the majority of casualties were caused by air strikes.
Key players in the warKey players in the war
Houthis - The Zaidi Shia Muslim rebels from the north overran Sanaa last year and then expanded their control. They want to replace Mr Hadi, whose government they say is corrupt. The US alleges Iran is providing military assistance to the rebels.Houthis - The Zaidi Shia Muslim rebels from the north overran Sanaa last year and then expanded their control. They want to replace Mr Hadi, whose government they say is corrupt. The US alleges Iran is providing military assistance to the rebels.
Ali Abdullah Saleh - Military units loyal to the former president - forced to hand over power in 2011 after mass protests - are fighting alongside the Houthis.Ali Abdullah Saleh - Military units loyal to the former president - forced to hand over power in 2011 after mass protests - are fighting alongside the Houthis.
Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi - The president fled abroad in March as the rebels advanced on Aden, where he had taken refuge in February. Loyal soldiers, Sunni Muslim tribesmen and Southern separatists have formed militia to fight the rebels.Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi - The president fled abroad in March as the rebels advanced on Aden, where he had taken refuge in February. Loyal soldiers, Sunni Muslim tribesmen and Southern separatists have formed militia to fight the rebels.
Saudi-led coalition - A US-backed coalition of nine, mostly Sunni Arab states says it is seeking to "defend the legitimate government" of Mr Hadi.Saudi-led coalition - A US-backed coalition of nine, mostly Sunni Arab states says it is seeking to "defend the legitimate government" of Mr Hadi.
Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula - AQAP opposes both the Houthis and President Hadi. A rival affiliate of Islamic State has also recently emerged.Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula - AQAP opposes both the Houthis and President Hadi. A rival affiliate of Islamic State has also recently emerged.
Frontline voices from Yemen conflictFrontline voices from Yemen conflict
Failure 'not an option for Saudis'Failure 'not an option for Saudis'
Meeting the Houthis - and their enemiesMeeting the Houthis - and their enemies