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| Yemeni city Taiz 'seized by Shia rebels' | Yemeni city Taiz 'seized by Shia rebels' |
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| Parts of Yemen's third largest city Taiz have been seized by Shia rebels, reports quoting security officials say. | Parts of Yemen's third largest city Taiz have been seized by Shia rebels, reports quoting security officials say. |
| The city's airport was among the areas seized by Houthi rebels, reports said. | |
| There has been mounting violence by rival armed groups in Yemen, including Houthi rebels, al-Qaeda and Islamic State militants. | There has been mounting violence by rival armed groups in Yemen, including Houthi rebels, al-Qaeda and Islamic State militants. |
| On Saturday, the US said it was withdrawing its troops from the country due to the worsening security situation. | On Saturday, the US said it was withdrawing its troops from the country due to the worsening security situation. |
| Houthi fighters dressed in military uniform could be seen arriving at the airport, while dozens of tanks and military vehicles could be seen heading south towards Taiz, eyewitnesses told reporters. | |
| The Houthi fighters were said to be supported by fighters loyal to former president, Ali Abdullah Saleh. | |
| The strategic city of Taiz is located between the capital, Sanaa, and the southern city of Aden. | The strategic city of Taiz is located between the capital, Sanaa, and the southern city of Aden. |
| The UN Security Council is holding an emergency meeting on Yemen's security situation on Sunday. | The UN Security Council is holding an emergency meeting on Yemen's security situation on Sunday. |