GENEVA, 18 August. - (ANA) - Escalating conflict in Yemen is killing and injuring a growing number of civilians, the UN human rights chief warned on Monday, as Houthi rebels also strike Saudi Arabia and Red Sea shipping linked to the wider Iran-US confrontation.

 

At least 17 civilians have been killed in attacks by the Houthi group - formally known as Ansar Allah - in government-controlled areas since 6 August, High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said in an alert.

 

Two further casualties were reported in opposition-controlled areas in late July.

 

The Houthis control roughly a third of Yemen's territory but holds sway over a majority of the population, including the capital Sanaa and the strategic Red Sea port of Hodeidah.  - (ANA) -

 

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