Yemen: Clashes after UN resolution

Medics and witnesses said dozens of people were wounded in the clashes. Rocket propelled grenades,mortars and automatic weapons were used in the Soufan and al-Nahda neighbourhoods in northern Sanaa,where members of a breakaway military force opposed to Saleh and tribal fighters are based.

They said at least five people were killed in overnight clashes between forces loyal to Saleh and soldiers led by Ali Mohsen al-Ahmer,a general who broke ranks with Saleh after protesters began almost daily demonstrations in February.

Gunmen loyal to tribal leader Sadeq al-Ahmar were also involved in the fighting.

Yemeni officials said government forces retook the upper house of parliament (Shura Council) building in northern Sanaa,after it was occupied by opposition troops.