Yemen Civil War News Updates -- December 8, 2009

Yemen Army Advance On Houthi Rebels In Saada -- BBC News

Fighting in a city in northern Yemen has entered a second day as the military said it had the upper hand against Houthi rebels.

Yemeni military commanders said on Tuesday they would have the city of Saada under control within 24 hours, after starting the assault on Monday.

Bodies can be seen in the streets, reports say, as the military advances on the barricaded rebel stronghold.

Several Yemeni soldiers and 15 Houthi rebels were reported killed.

Around 30 rebels were captured, according to local media.

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