Yemen conflict: Southern separatists seize control of Aden
The southern port city of Aden has been the temporary base of President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi's government. The president himself is based in the Saudi capital Riyadh.
"Two hundred soldiers from the Presidential Guard were given safe passage out of the palace," the official said.Officials said the separatists had also seized control of the interior minister's house and military barracks belonging to Mr Hadi's forces. The foreign ministry described the takeover as"a coup against institutions of the internationally recognised government".
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