(VOVworld) - Pro-government forces in Yemen recaptured Zinjibar, the capital of Abyan province, from troops loyal to ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh and the Houthi rebels.

Tribal Gunmen loyal to the Shiite-Huthi movement walk holding their weapons during a gathering against the Saudi-led intervention in the country in the Bani al-Harith area, north of Sanaa, on August 6, 2015 (AFP Photo/Mohammed Huwais)

With support from Saudi-led air strikes, pro-government troops entered the coastal town after overrunning the barracks of the 15th Brigade which remains loyal to the former president. Many, including loyalist fighters, were killed by mines planted by the rebels before they withdrew from the city. At least 19 people were killed and 163 wounded on Saturday and Sunday in Zinjibar and surrounding areas.