Aid agencies warn of humanitarian crisis in Yemen as Saudi-led coalition attacks continue

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ADEN: Aid agencies have warned of a growing humanitarian crisis including food shortages in Yemen as Saudi-led warplanes targeted  rebel positions for a third week and rival forces clashed.

Aden saw the heaviest fighting overnight, with medics and military forces saying at least 30 people were killed in clashes between rebels and supporters of Hadi.

Residents said warplanes from a Saudi-led coalition pounded the rebel-held presidential complex and other positions in Aden.

The Huthis  advanced on Aden last month after seizing the capital Sanaa last year.

Saudi Arabia has accused Iran, the main Shiite power, of backing the rebel offensive and rallied support from regional allies for the coalition.

Western powers have also backed Hadi as Yemen´s legitimate ruler, while the United Nations has called for a resumption of talks.

In Riyadh, Yemen´s Prime Minister Khaled Bahah was sworn in as vice president at the country´s embassy in front of exiled President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi, a day after his appointment, in a move welcomed by Yemen´s Gulf neighbours.

Heavy fighting in Aden on Sunday killed at least 13 civilians, 11 rebels and six pro-Hadi fighters, medical and military sources said.