Yemeni Government and Houthi Forces Engage in Escalating Conflict
The Saudi-backed Yemeni government has declared war against the Houthi militia following recent territorial gains by the Iran-allied group along the Red Sea coast. The declaration marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two factions.
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The Saudi government has not publicly acknowledged any role in the new offensive announced by Alimi and did not respond to a request for comment.
The Houthis have accused Saudi Arabia of launching hundreds of airstrikes in their territory in recent weeks, and any major ground operation by the Yemeni government would likely include the Saudis, according to analysts.
Yemen has been devastated by more than a decade of war, and the latest escalation has only compounded its humanitarian crisis. More than 800 people have been killed since the fighting erupted last month, according to the World Health Organisation, while the World Food Program says more than 150,000 people have been displaced.
This article originally appeared in The New York Times.
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Saudi-Backed Yemeni Government Declares War Against Houthis, Widening Crisis
The government and the Houthis have been engaged in fierce battles in recent weeks, after the Iran-allied militia took control of the country’s Red Sea coast, increasing pressure on shipping routes and energy markets unsettled by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
1 day ago · Saeed Al-Batati, Euan Ward, Vivian NereimSaudi-Backed Yemeni Government Declares War Against Houthis, Widening Crisis
The government and the Houthis have been engaged in fierce battles in recent weeks, after the Iran-allied militia took control of the country’s Red Sea coast, increasing pressure on shipping routes and energy markets unsettled by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
1 day ago · Saeed Al-Batati, Euan Ward, Vivian Nereim