According to a February 2015 Newsweek report, Houthis are fighting “for things that all Yemenis crave: government accountability, the end to corruption, regular utilities, fair fuel prices, job opportunities for ordinary Yemenis and the end of Western influence.”

What do the Houthis in Yemen want?

The movement’s expressed goals include combating economic underdevelopment and political marginalization in Yemen while seeking greater autonomy for Houthi-majority regions of the country. They also claim to support a more democratic non-sectarian republic in Yemen.

What is happening in Yemen 2021?

In February 2021, Houthi rebels launched an offensive to seize Marib, the last stronghold of Yemen’s internationally recognized government, and in early March, Houthi rebels conducted missile airstrikes in Saudi Arabia, including targeting oil tankers and facilities and international airports.

Is Sanaa under Houthi control?

Government bows to pressure That evening, Benomar announced an agreement that would end the crisis. By 21 September, the Houthis declared themselves in control of Sana’a, having taken over the offices of the prime minister, the state television building, and military headquarters.

How many Houthis have been killed?

AL-MUKALLA: At least 200 Houthis were killed in heavy fighting with government forces and in airstrikes by Arab coalition warplanes during the past 24 hours in the Yemeni provinces of Marib and Jouf, as the militia pushed into Marib to seize control of strategic terrain, coalition and local military figures said on …

Is Yemen Shia or Sunni?

Population. Religion in Yemen consists primarily of two principal Islamic religious groups: 65% of the Muslim population is Sunni Muslim and around 35% is Zaidi Shia, according to the UNHCR.

When did Houthis take over Sanaa?

August 18, 2014 – February 6, 2015
Houthi takeover in Yemen/Periods

Who controls Yemen’s capital?

The coastline stretches for about 2,000 kilometres (1,200 miles). Yemen’s constitutionally stated capital, and largest city, is the city of Sanaa, but the city has been under Houthi rebel control since February 2015 as well as Aden, which is also controlled by the Southern Transitional Council since 2018.

What race are Yemenis?

Arab ethnicity
Yemenis are mainly of Arab ethnicity. When the former states of North and South Yemen were established, most resident minority groups departed. Yemen is still a largely tribal society. In the northern, mountainous parts of the country, there are some 400 Zaidi tribes.