Saudi Arabia says despite reports, it did not send ground troops to Yemen

In Yemen, new pro-government forces have arrived in the port city of Aden, leading some to believe that they are ground troops from the Saudi-led coalition brought in to fight the Houthi rebels.

Saudi Arabia says it has not sent any ground forces to Yemen, the Los Angeles Times reports. The unit, thought to be made up of about 50 people, including special forces operatives, joined up with members of the Southern Resistance Committees, an anti-Houthi armed group. A spokesperson for the pro-government committees in Aden told the Times the fighters were "engaged in the fights and confrontation in areas near and around Aden airport."

On Sunday, Human Rights Watch also said that the coalition likely used cluster bombs, which are banned in most countries, against the Houthis. Saudi officials have yet to comment on the allegation.

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