The city gives the clearest example of the intertwining of al-Qaeda with militias funded by US-backed coalition to fight Houthi rebels. ... Some fighters in the unit were al-Qaeda, wearing Afghanstyle garb and carrying weapons with al-Qaeda logo, sign of how closely the militants have been..…
The Saudi-led campaign in Yemen against the Houthis, featuring a true orgy of civilian-targeted destruction, qualifies. ..…
Other active fronts Yemen include the provinces of Dhale and Bayda, to the south, and in Hajjah and Saada, Houthi stronghold.. ... Saudi-led coalition, has been at war with Houthis since March 2015 the conflict has generated the humanitarian crisis.. ..…
Pro-government Yemeni fighters backed by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are advancing toward the Houthi-held city of Hodeidah after attacking the Houthis’ supply line last week. ... Or it could be the start of a brutal campaign to push back the Houthis at any cost. ..…
The report of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights arrived at 'the conclusion that the coalition naval restrictions cannot be expected to achieve the concrete and direct military advantage of preventing Houthi arms smuggling. ..…
Saudi Arabia’s fight against the Houthis in Yemen is unpopular in Germany. ..…
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