Yemen houthi news
Here are some recent news articles and updates about Yemen and the Houthi movement:
Recent Developments:
- The Houthi rebels have launched a new offensive in the western province of Hodeidah, aiming to capture the strategic port city from government forces. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The Saudi-led coalition has launched airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, including a missile factory and a military base. (Source: Reuters)
- The United Nations has warned that the situation in Yemen is "catastrophic" and that the country is on the brink of famine. (Source: BBC)
Recent News Articles:
- "Yemen's Houthi rebels launch new offensive in Hodeidah" (Al Jazeera)
- "Saudi-led coalition launches airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen" (Reuters)
- "UN warns of 'catastrophic' situation in Yemen as famine looms" (BBC)
- "Houthis claim responsibility for drone attack on Saudi oil facility" (The Guardian)
- "Yemen's government and Houthi rebels agree to ceasefire in key port city" (The New York Times)
Background Information:
- The Houthi movement is a Shia Islamist group that has been fighting against the government of Yemen since 2015.
- The group is backed by Iran and has been accused of receiving military support from Tehran.
- The Saudi-led coalition, which includes several Arab states, has been fighting against the Houthis since 2015 and has been accused of committing human rights abuses.
- The conflict in Yemen has resulted in a humanitarian crisis, with millions of people displaced and many more at risk of famine and disease.
Key Players:
- The Houthi movement: A Shia Islamist group that has been fighting against the government of Yemen since 2015.
- The government of Yemen: Led by President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, the government is backed by the Saudi-led coalition.
- The Saudi-led coalition: A military alliance led by Saudi Arabia that has been fighting against the Houthis since 2015.
- Iran: The Islamic Republic has been accused of providing military support to the Houthis.
- The United Nations: The UN has been trying to broker a peace deal between the government and the Houthis, but efforts have been stalled due to disagreements over the terms of a ceasefire.
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