The National: Fighting rages in Yemen's oil rich Marib as Houthis surround city
City is close to being surrounded by Houthi militias Scores of people were killed in fighting between pro-government forces and Iran-backed Houthi militias in Marib governorate in northern Yemen this week.
"More than 120 Houthi rebels were killed in fierce clashes in the mountainous terrain between the districts of Harib and Al Jobah, southern Marib in the last couple of days" Mohammed Al Qardaie, a tribal leader fighting alongside the Yemen government, told The National on Tuesday.
The ancient city of Marib is a vital transport hub in the country's rugged north and serves as a gateway to other government-held provinces.
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