At least 15 people were killed after deadly clashes broke out on Wednesday between forces loyal to deposed President Ali Abdullah Saleh and armed groups of the Houthi militias in southern Sanaa, a correspondent for Al Arabiya has reported.

The clashes began in the vicinity of Saleh Mosque south of the Yemeni capital. The clashes continued for hours, and have expanded to include other areas of the capital, killing and wounding several on both sides.

Informed sources said the clashes broke out after the guards of the Houthi mosque were prevented from put surveillance cameras over the minarets of Saleh mosque to monitor the area.

Meanwhile, forces of the Republican Guard clashed with armed groups of Houthi militias who were trying to storm the home of Brigadier Tariq Mohammed Abdullah Saleh, brother of the deposed president.

Local residents said clashes continued sporadically in the neighborhoods surrounding the house.

The streets in which the clashes are taking place have been closed, amid talks of mediators trying to contain the situation.

source: Alarabiya