DHAKA: Yemeni prime minister Mohamed Basindwa has resigned amid escalating clashes in the capital between Shia Houthi rebels and pro-government forces.

Reports say, according to the BBC.

Fighting intensified in Sanaa, casting doubt on the viability of a truce deal announced by a UN envoy on Saturday.

The rebels reportedly took over state radio and TV, and are battling Sunni militia and government troops at a university complex.

Scores have died in the recent fighting, Yemen’s worst crisis since 2011.

BDST: 2056 HRS, SEP 21, 2014