Yemeni pro-government forces patrol during clashes against Shiite rebels in Yemen’s western Dhubab district, about 30 kms (20 miles) north of the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait.

The spokesman of Yemen’s armed forces has announced on Sunday that they are approaching the cities of Arhab and Sanaa.

According to the government-run Yemeni news agency, Abdullah Bamajalli – who is also a consultant at the General Staff of Yemen – confirmed that battles are continuing to liberate Nahm, eastern front of Sanaa, a development preceded by liberating a series of mountains, including Dorah, al-Ayani, al-Safeh, al-Dhabeeb, al-Tibab al-Hamaraa, west of Al Garn mountain, and al-Safeenah.

He added that a number of sites located between the directorate of Nahm and Bani Hashish were liberated while great breakthroughs and advances were achieved by the national army and the popular resistance in Al Masloub directorate and the western coast front as well as other fronts of Taiz.

Yemeni government and WFP discuss mechanisms of food aid delivery

Meanwhile, the Yemeni government and the World Food Programme discussed further means of food aid delivery to those in need throughout the country.

Prime Minister of Yemen Dr. Ahmed Obaid bin Dhager said during his meeting with Ertharin Cousin, Executive Director of the WFP, that his government is ready to provide all necessary assistance to the WFP and other international food agencies so that food and medicine can reach all citizens.