The Houthis announced the capture of two areas in Taiz province in southwestern Yemen
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Houthis from the Ansar Allah movement announced the capture of the Al-Maafir and Al-Mawasit districts in Taiz province in southwestern Yemen, as well as the former residence of the head of the presidential council, Rashad al-Alimi, according to a statement transmitted through Al-Masirah and RIA Novosti.
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Why It Matters
Yemen has been in a state of civil war since 2014, when the Houthis captured the capital Sanaa and large parts of the country, prompting the intervention of a Saudi-led coalition.
The ruling Shiite military-political movement Ansar Allah (Houthis) in northern Yemen said it had established control over two areas in Taiz province in southwestern Yemen. RIA Novosti reports this with reference to Al-Masirah.
The Houthis also seized the former residence of the head of the governing presidential council, Rashad al-Alimi. “Enemy forces have been driven out of Al-Maafir and Al-Mawasit areas in Taiz province,” the Houthis said.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Houthis will try to consolidate control over the captured areas and expand operations in other parts of Taiz province
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What exactly are the forces opposing the Houthis in the Al-Maafir and Al-Mawasit areas?
- Is there any confirmation of the capture from independent sources or the UN?
- How will this affect the humanitarian situation in Taiz province?
