Can Yemen retake territory seized by Houthis?
The group has taken control of much of the Red Sea coast.
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The group has taken control of much of the Red Sea coast.
ProIranian militia become strong in Taiz as Aden claims it will recover all national territory
The internationally recognised Yemeni government announced on Sunday the launch of an offensive to recapture territory held by Houthi rebels, with President Rashad al-Alimi swearing to fight "until the country is liberated from the grip of the terrorist militia".
Families in Aden endure sleepless nights and spoiled food as blackouts become a defining feature of daily life.
After launching major military offensive to reclaim Houthi-held areas, Yemeni government says it has taken key district.
Army of internationally recognised gov't claims key gains near strait before Saudi, Pakistani, Turkish officials meet.
The Yemeni military announced a broad set of strikes against Houthi targets on Monday, after the government declared a new campaign to retake all territory even as the Iran-backed group made fresh gains on the ground. France 24's Kethevane Gorjestani takes a look at the reasons behind this latest escalation in the long-running conflict.
The Yemeni military announced on Monday that it will launch a broad set of strikes against Iran-backed Houthi targets in an attempt to retake lost territory. The Houthis launched an offensive in September, which killed hundreds of combatants on both sides, according to UN figures, and has since become the most active front in the wider Middle East war.
Yemen's internationally recognized government has launched a new military offensive to retake Houthi-held territory, as the Iran-backed rebel group claims new attacks in Saudi Arabia.
Yemeni government forces have declared a ‘battle for liberation’ to retake remaining territory held by the Houthis.
Yemen's government forces recapture Dhubab district near Bab al-Mandeb strait from Houthi rebels.
The Government of Yemen is launching a major offensive against the Huti rebels with the help of Saudi Arabia: it will support from the air, while Yemeni air forces fight on the ground. Intense fighting took place in the Yemeni province of Taizz, in the south-west of Yemen and surrounded by a mountain chain with access to Aden; if the Huti take control of these areas, they could cut these routes and threaten the transport of supplies. After taking over Moca, the Red Sea Coast, the Perim, Hanish and Kamaran islands, the Huties ordered a blockade against ships linked to Saudi Arabia.
The rebels claim to have attacked with missiles and drones Aramco oil installations in Saudi Arabia
The Yemeni president's announcement comes amid an exchange of strikes between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition.
Fighting escalates in Taiz governorate as Yemen's government and Houthis battle for control of key strategic locations.
The leader of Yemen's Saudi-backed government announced the beginning of a major military operation against the Iran-backed Houthis on Sunday aimed at recapturing territory under their control. The announcement came as Houthi forces cut off a vital supply route to the besieged government-held city of Taiz, according to several security sources.
Rashad al-Alimi says the campaign aims to restore state authority throughout Yemen.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for attacks in Riyadh, including on facilities belonging to Aramco, the world’s largest oil company. This follows reports from residents of flames and smoke rising from an oil facility on the outskirts of the Saudi capital. Meanwhile, the Houthis have accused Saudi Arabia of launching dozens of strikes on Sanaa, warning that they will continue to respond to any escalation with further escalation. Here’s Jennie Shin with more on the situation on the ground.
Somalia’s president accuses the Houthis of destabilising the region and disrupting navigation through the Bab al-Mandeb
Yemen’s government forces claim to have killed hundreds of Houthi rebels as they attempt to retake lost territory.