Fighting between govt forces and Houthis ‘has decreased’ in area in Lahij governorate: military sources

Published October 31, 2026 Updated October 31, 2026 05:20pm

Fighting between Yemen’s government forces and the Houthis in the Sa’ila Al-Maqatara area of Lahij Governorate has decreased, military sources tell Al Jazeera.

Meanwhile, government forces said that the Houthis are attempting to take control of the Al-Rabou market in the governorate.

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