jared cowen is >>> we have continued to give logistical substance to popular resistance in aden and other forces loyal. we can say the situation is relatively calm. as fighting continues in the south, civilian casualties continues to rise. hundreds were caught in the cross tire. saudi arabia said it had set up a committee within the ministry of defense for coordination of countries wishing to send aid. the national red cross called for a 24 hour humanitarian truce. first, a demand that the u.n. is given safe and unhindered access to ensure people in need are reached. it calls for poses in the sir tricks to allow countries and international organizations to evacuate citizens and personnel. the u.n. security council held meetings to discussion the proposal aiming at a political solution. we should not forget the root causes that led to the situation and humanitarian situation in yemen is due to the failure of the implementation of resolution 2201 by the houthis. >> reporter: as diplomat effort inagreed. there was no lull in the fighting. houthis regained positions they lost earlier. they fr