274 Houthi rebels have been killed in confrontations with Saudi-led military coalition-backed government forces near the vital Yemeni city of Marib in the last three days. The alliance made the demand on Sunday, local time. Al-Jazeera News, based in Qatar.
The Houthi rebels now control much of Yemen's fuel-rich north. Only Marib is controlled by Yemen's internationally recognized government. In recent days, the two groups have been fighting for control of Marib. Previously, coalition troops claimed to have killed hundreds of insurgents.