Yemen “Descending into Civil War”

Clashes claimed six more lives in Sana’a as tribesmen joined battles between rival military units. International mediators promoted a Gulf-initiated peace deal aimeed at halting the political impasse that has gripped Yemen for months, but the fighting continued between rival factions.

The death toll now stands at 89 since last weekend, as snipers continue to target protesters and stray bullets pose a serious threat to civilians.

“Unless there is a deal, or unless there is a breakthrough to a political solution…the country will continue to fall apart and violence will spread to other parts of the country,” United Nations envoy Jalal bin Omar told Reuters in an interview.