The situation in Yemen is becoming dire. The Houthi rebels have taken over two of the largest cities, Sanaa and Aden. The rebels are trying to oust the current government led by President Hadi. They support Ali Saleh who was ousted in the Arab spring. All of his supporters are joining the rebels. Saudi Arabia is harboring President Hadi after he fled the country. The rebels also claim that they are supported by Iran. Iran denies this but if Iran and Saudi Arabia take larger roles in this conflict, then this could become a very dangerous and widespread conflict.
The Red Cross has said that the humanitarian crisis is worsening by the hour. The water lines into Aden have been damaged and bodies are piling up in the streets. If this trend continues then civilian loss of life would be quite severe.
The Red Cross has been trying the aid some of the citizens in Aden, where the fighting is most intense. They say that the water lines into the city have been damaged and that the bodies are piling up in the streets. There is a lack of water and very unsanitary conditions. If this trend continues then there may be large civilian loss of life.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-32188017
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