Timeline: The rise of Yemen’s Houthi rebels
A look at how Shia rebels changed the balance of power, eventually prompting Saudi-led military intervention.
23 Apr 2015
Source: Al Jazeera, News Agencies
A look at how Shia rebels changed the balance of power, eventually prompting Saudi-led military intervention.
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