DHAKA: At least 32 people have been killed in the southern Yemeni port city of Aden while trying to flee heavy fighting in a boat.

The medics said this reports the BBC.

Witnesses told that the boat was struck by shells fired by Houthi rebels as it left the al-Tawahi district for al-Buraiqa in the west.

The Houthis have been battling southern militiamen for control of al-Tawahi.

Earlier, rebel sources said at least 34 civilians were killed in Saudi-led coalition air strikes in north Yemen.

Warplanes reportedly targeted more than 30 locations in the provinces of Saada and Hajjah.

BDST: 2141 HRS, MAY 06, 2015
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