At least ten dead in clashes as Yemen's Houthi rebels try to seize key road

At least ten men from local militias and from the Yemeni army were killed on Saturday in clashes with Houthi fighters who were trying to seize a road that links the capital Sanaa with oil-rich provinces, local government officials said. The Houthis have fought against the Yemeni government for years, demanding more power for their Zaydi Shi'ite Muslim sect in the predominantly Sunni country. Starting two weeks ago, the Houthis massed tens of thousands of supporters on the outskirts of Sanaa to press the government to quit and to restore fuel subsidies. The standoff has raised fears for the stability of Yemen, an ally of the United States and neighbour of major oil exporter Saudi Arabia. Read More http://ift.tt/1zXEriC