Houthi fighters have clashed with Yemeni government forces in the country's southwest, raising concerns over renewed fighting and the fragile security situation in Yemen.
The clashes reportedly took place in an area where Houthi forces and government-aligned troops have been involved in ongoing tensions. The fighting has raised fears that the conflict could escalate and further undermine efforts to achieve a lasting ceasefire.
Yemen has been divided by a prolonged civil war, with the Houthi movement controlling much of the north and west, including the capital, Sanaa, while the internationally recognised government and allied forces hold territory in other parts of the country.
The latest violence comes amid continuing efforts to resolve the conflict through negotiations. Regional and international mediators have repeatedly called on the warring parties to exercise restraint and return to dialogue.
The clashes have also renewed concerns about the humanitarian situation in Yemen, where millions of people remain dependent on humanitarian assistance after years of war, displacement and economic hardship.