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Yemen Caught Under Two Leadership Factions: The Chilling Story
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News18•06-10-2026, 13:28
Yemen Caught Under Two Leadership Factions: The Chilling Story
- •Yemen is currently struggling under two different leadership factions due to a long-standing civil war between Houthi rebels and the government.
- •About 70 to 80 percent of Yemen's population and the capital Sanaa are controlled by the Houthi rebels who run a parallel administration.
- •The United Nations and global nations recognize only the coalition government led by President Rashad al-Alimi, viewing Houthis as rebels.
- •Started in the 1990s to protect Shia minority rights, the Houthi movement grew into a powerful group with direct support from Iran.
- •Controlling the Red Sea coast and the Bab el-Mandeb strait, Houthi rebels now possess advanced missiles and drones, disrupting global trade.
Key Questions Answered
Yemen is divided due to a long-standing civil war and the impact of rebel groups. The capital Sanaa is controlled by Houthi rebels, while key regions remain under the government led by President Rashad al-Alimi, which is recognized by the United Nations.
The Houthi movement began in the 1990s as summer camps called Believing Youth to protect Shia minority rights in northern Yemen. Direct armed conflict with the government started in 2004 after their leader was assassinated, and they later grew into a powerful military organization with modern weaponry and direct support from Iran.
Operation Dawn of Yemen has been launched to recapture the country's capital, Sanaa, from the control of Houthi rebels.
