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Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) - 0 views

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The instability in Yemen could provide Al Qaeda with an opportunity to expand "its domestic insurgency." The article then gives background to Al Qaeda attacks on Yemen. The Houthis, dominating northwestern Yemen and the capital, have clashed with the terrorist group, which is mainly present in southern and central provinces.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The instability in Yemen could provide Al Qaeda with an opportunity to expand "its domestic insurgency." The article then gives background to Al Qaeda attacks on Yemen. The Houthis, dominating northwestern Yemen and the capital, have clashed with the terrorist group, which is mainly present in southern and central provinces.</div>

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US Increases Efforts to Intercept Iran Weapons Heading for Yemen - 0 views

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Yemen Houthi Al Qaeda United States

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The United States is sending warships to intercept Iranian ships suspected of carrying weapons to Houthis.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The United States is sending warships to intercept Iranian ships suspected of carrying weapons to Houthis.</div>

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Al Qaeda in Yemen using chaos of war to carve out terrorism haven - 0 views

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According to the article, Al Qaeda has taken advantage of the chaos going on in Yemen. With Saudi Arabia preoccupied with the Houthis, the terrorist organization has captured a military base, stolen more than $1 million from a Yemeni bank, and freed prisoners from a prison in Mukalla.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">According to the article, Al Qaeda has taken advantage of the chaos going on in Yemen. With Saudi Arabia preoccupied with the Houthis, the terrorist organization has captured a military base, stolen more than $1 million from a Yemeni bank, and freed prisoners from a prison in Mukalla.</div>

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UN Panel Alleges Violations of International Law in Yemen - 0 views

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Yemen Saudi Arabia war international law

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Saudi Arabia may be violating international humanitarian laws in their fight against Yemen. More than 82% of the population in Yemen are in need of food and medical care and there have been 5,800 casualties.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Saudi Arabia may be violating international humanitarian laws in their fight against Yemen. More than 82% of the population in Yemen are in need of food and medical care and there have been 5,800 casualties.</div>

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UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia face inquiry and high court legal action - 0 views

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Yemen UK war international law

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The UK has been supplying Saudi Arabia with arms to use against Yemen, specifically the Houthi rebels. There have been 119 strikes of violations to international humanitarian law.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The UK has been supplying Saudi Arabia with arms to use against Yemen, specifically the Houthi rebels. There have been 119 strikes of violations to international humanitarian law.</div>

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Yemen: The forgotten war - 0 views

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Yemen international law war politics

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Amnesty International examines the war in Yemen and declares human rights violations on all sides. Despite the possible violations of international law, countries like the USA, France, and the UK continue to supply Saudi Arabia with arms.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Amnesty International examines the war in Yemen and declares human rights violations on all sides. Despite the possible violations of international law, countries like the USA, France, and the UK continue to supply Saudi Arabia with arms.</div>

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U.N. rep accuses Saudis of violating international law - 0 views

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A UN rep states that the airstrikes launched by Saudi Arabia violated international law because of the number of civilians affected indiscriminately. Although civilians had been warned, enough time was not given to allow for total evacuation of the cities of of Sadaa,Maran, Albiqaa.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A UN rep states that the airstrikes launched by Saudi Arabia violated international law because of the number of civilians affected indiscriminately. Although civilians had been warned, enough time was not given to allow for total evacuation of the cities of of Sadaa,Maran, Albiqaa.</div>

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Q & A on The Conflict in Yemen and International Law - 1 views

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Yemen war international law

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This article gives an overview of international law in regards to wars. It also explores the U.S.'s and Saudi Arabia's roles in the war.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article gives an overview of international law in regards to wars. It also explores the U.S.'s and Saudi Arabia's roles in the war.</div>

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Houthis request Iran to stay out of Yemen crisis - 0 views

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According to the article, a Houthi official rebuffed Iran after one of its generals offered to send military advisers to help Houthi forces. The Iran have long been supporting the Houthis as they fight against Saudi-led forces.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">According to the article, a Houthi official rebuffed Iran after one of its generals offered to send military advisers to help Houthi forces. The Iran have long been supporting the Houthis as they fight against Saudi-led forces.</div>

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Yemen united - May 22, 1990 - HISTORY.com - 0 views

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Yemen civil war history

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On May 22, 1990, the Marxist South Yemen and conservative North Yemen were unified. A civil war broke out in 1994 between the two sides due to southern secessionists.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">On May 22, 1990, the Marxist South Yemen and conservative North Yemen were unified. A civil war broke out in 1994 between the two sides due to southern secessionists.</div>

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Yemen profile - Timeline - BBC News - 0 views

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Yemen unification war history

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This is a timeline of historical events in Yemen, starting from the Ottoman's rule in the 1500s. It goes through the formation of North Yemen and South Yemen and then the unification.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a timeline of historical events in Yemen, starting from the Ottoman's rule in the 1500s. It goes through the formation of North Yemen and South Yemen and then the unification.</div>

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History of Yemen - Key Figures in Yemen's history - 1 views

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Even before the Houthi revolt, Yemen has had a history full of conflict. Yemen used to be two separate states that were each separately controlled by the Ottoman Empire and Britain.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Even before the Houthi revolt, Yemen has had a history full of conflict. Yemen used to be two separate states that were each separately controlled by the Ottoman Empire and Britain.</div>

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Six reasons why Iran won't join the war in Yemen - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle ... - 0 views

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According to the author, there are six reasons Iran has not directly intervened in Yemen through military action. Among these is that launching a military campaign in Yemen is not a priority considering the conflict in Syria and Iraq.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">According to the author, there are six reasons Iran has not directly intervened in Yemen through military action. Among these is that launching a military campaign in Yemen is not a priority considering the conflict in Syria and Iraq.</div>

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Iranian support seen crucial for Yemen's Houthis - 0 views

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Iran has provided weapons, medical aid, and training to the Houthis. In 2013, a ship smuggling Iranian weapons to Yemen was seized.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Iran has provided weapons, medical aid, and training to the Houthis. In 2013, a ship smuggling Iranian weapons to Yemen was seized.</div>

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The Breakdown of the GCC Initiative | Middle East Research and Information Project - 0 views

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This article takes a closer look at the Houthis and the malapropisms found in the media when reporting on the war. For example, the war is often simplified to Shi'i vs. Sunni when, in reality, not all Houthis' enemies are Sunni.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article takes a closer look at the Houthis and the malapropisms found in the media when reporting on the war. For example, the war is often simplified to Shi'i vs. Sunni when, in reality, not all Houthis' enemies are Sunni.</div>

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Reducing Yemen's Houthis to 'Iranian proxies' is a mistake (+video) - 0 views

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Yemen Houthi proxy Iran

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This article covers Yemen's civil war and rejects the notion that the Houthis are 'Iran-backed.' According to the author, the Houthis are not merely Iran's pawns and, labeling them as such, diminishes the decades of conflict that led to the rebellion.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article covers Yemen's civil war and rejects the notion that the Houthis are 'Iran-backed.' According to the author, the Houthis are not merely Iran's pawns and, labeling them as such, diminishes the decades of conflict that led to the rebellion.</div>

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Seeking Refuge in Djibouti: Escape From Yemen - 0 views

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Yemen refugees war

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The war in Yemen has forced nearly 100,000 people to flee across the Gulf of Aden to Djibouti, a small country in the Horn of Africa. Many live in refugee camps, like Markazi refugee camp, but are unwanted due to "Yemen's reputation for terrorism."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The war in Yemen has forced nearly 100,000 people to flee across the Gulf of Aden to Djibouti, a small country in the Horn of Africa. Many live in refugee camps, like Markazi refugee camp, but are unwanted due to "Yemen's reputation for terrorism."</div>

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Origins of the crisis in Yemen - YouTube - 0 views

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This video traces the origins of the crisis in Yemen. Protests began in 2011 as part of the Arab Spring Uprisings, but it yielded nothing but violent conflict.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This video traces the origins of the crisis in Yemen. Protests began in 2011 as part of the Arab Spring Uprisings, but it yielded nothing but violent conflict.</div>

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Yemen: A Land with a Rich Past and a Poor Present - 0 views

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This article goes briefly over the history of the Yemen and gives information on the present conflict. The future of this country looks grim as the war between the Shiites in the north and Sunnis in the south will divide the country.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article goes briefly over the history of the Yemen and gives information on the present conflict. The future of this country looks grim as the war between the Shiites in the north and Sunnis in the south will divide the country.</div>

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Breaking News, Analysis, Politics, Blogs, News Photos, Video, Tech Reviews - TIME.com - 1 views

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Yemen history politics war

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Before the conflict and poverty that has been affecting the nation for years, Yemen was once a center of civilization and wealth. This article outlines the history of this tumultuous country from its beginnings as "Happy Arabia" (as the Romans used to call it) to a country divided.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Before the conflict and poverty that has been affecting the nation for years, Yemen was once a center of civilization and wealth. This article outlines the history of this tumultuous country from its beginnings as "Happy Arabia" (as the Romans used to call it) to a country divided.</div>

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