DHAKA: The governor of the southern Yemeni city of Aden has been killed in a large explosion, security sources say.

A convoy carrying Jaafar Mohammed Saad was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade in the Tawahi area of the port city.

Media reports said, according to the BBC.

Houthi rebels based in northern Yemen have seized much of the country, including the capital Sanaa.

Earlier this year Aden was recaptured by government troops backed by a Saudi-led coalition.

BDST: 1344 HRS, DEC 06, 2015
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