Yemen: Saudi-led airstrikes rock Taez, at least 27 reported dead

Saudi-led airstrikes targeted the presidential palace in the southern city of Taez on Saturday, with reports emerging that at least 27 people have been killed. The Saudi-led coalition is providing air support for forces loyal to the ousted President Hadi as they clash with anti-government Houthi’s and their allies. Coalition airplanes bombarded buildings in Taez on April 17 which are still controlled by the Republican Guard, who have allied themselves with the Houthi’s against forces loyal still loyal to President Hadi. The World Health Organisation (WHO) reports that at over 650 people have died in the conflict so far. Over 2,000 people have also been injured, with tens of thousands estimated to have been displaced since Saudi-led airstrikes began on 26 March.