The west says its illegitimate in yemen 18 soldiers have been killed during overnight fighting between the army and Al Qaedalinked fighters. It happened in the city of alhudiara. It happened as a deal was being produced. Omar al saleh is in the capital. What can you tell us about the fighting between alqaeda and yemen Security Forces in al hudaydah . Yes, well, im having trouble hearing you, but let me start with an update with regards to the death toll. It has changed slightly. We confirm at least 20 yemeni soldiers were killed in the clashes that took place on saturday in the western province, its a mountainous area, and the fighters launched attacks on a number of position, including security and check points. 20 soldiers killed, three kidnapped, and the number of vehicles were set on fire. Also the fighters withdrew to a nearby mountains now, omar, in the meantime, in the capital sanaa a political deal has been made. Are we about to see the houthis withdraw from the capital . Well,
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