Government Forces Clash With Southern Separatists in Yemen

Fighting erupted between government troops and separatists in southern Yemen, Monday, May 11, the first clash since the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council declared self-rule in the area. ————————— READ MORE: The World Health Organization has suspended its operations in the main Houthi-held areas of Yemen to pressure the rebel group to be more open about suspected coronavirus cases. The areas include the Yemeni capital of Sana’a and Hodeidah, the country’s main port on the Red Sea. The Yemeni governm