Yemeni troops regain control of the city of Mokha after fighting with the Houthis
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- Troops from Yemen's internationally recognized government have liberated the southwestern port city of Moha after fierce fighting with the Houthis, who captured the city on September 10.
- This was reported by the Yemeni state agency Saba with reference to the military.
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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. The internationally recognized government is supported by the Saudi coalition.
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Troops on the side of Yemen's internationally recognized government were able to regain control of the port city of Moha in the southwest of the country, which was captured by Houthi rebels on September 10, the Yemeni state news agency Saba reported.
“The Shield of the Nation forces and the Giants brigade, with the support of militia forces, established control over the city of Mokha in the western part of Taiz province after fierce battles with the Houthi terrorist groups,” the agency reported, citing the military.
Open Questions
- How many losses did each side suffer in the battles for Mokha?
- Will the government try to take over other Houthi-controlled areas?
- How will this affect the humanitarian situation in the region?
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This article was originally published by РИА Новости.
