Bloody week in Yemen on border of government and Houthi territory

Tens of fighters on both sides have died this week during fighting in the Shabwa governorate.
Yemen protest
Cars and cargo trucks are stuck at a roadblock set by Yemeni protesters on the international road leading to the border crossing with the Sultanate of Oman on Sept. 16 to protest the increased cost of living and deterioration of services and security. - AFP via Getty Images
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Al-Monitor Staff

Yemen has experienced bloody fighting this week as the civil war continues to cause suffering in the country. 

Fighting between pro-government and Houthi rebel forces has led to 35 deaths this week in the southern Shabwa governorate. The death toll includes fighters from both sides, The Associated Press reported Thursday. 

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