Houthi coup: Make or break for Yemen?
Will the Shia rebels’ seizure of power help restore stability – or fuel further chaos?
After months of tightening their grip, Houthi rebels have asserted their political control of Yemen.
The group has proclaimed a formal takeover, hailing what it called a “new era that will take Yemen to safe shores”.
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The Houthis say they intend to set up a 551-member national council to replace the existing parliament.
A five-member presidential council will then form a transitional government for two years.
But will the takeover help restore stability – or fuel further chaos?
Presenter: Folly Bah Thibault
Guests:
Hisham Al-Omeisy – Political activist and co-founder of Yemen’s newly established Al Wattan Party
Abubakr Al-Shamahi – Journalist at Al-Araby Al-Jadeed and editor of CommentMidEast.com
Sarah Jamal – Sociologist and researcher of Transitional Justice
Published On 7 Feb 2015