Yemen war: What’s the latest, as government forces claim advances?
Summary
Yemen’s government, backed by Saudi Arabia, has started a major military campaign to take back land held by the Houthi group, including a new offensive aimed at the capital, Sanaa. Fighting has increased recently along Yemen’s Red Sea coast and near important cities, leading to many displaced people and calls for more international support.Key Facts
- Yemen’s government announced a plan to recapture all areas controlled by the Houthi rebels.
- The Houthis have held the capital, Sanaa, since 2014.
- Government forces said they regained a district called Dhubab near the Bab al-Mandab strait, but the Houthis denied this.
- More than 100,000 people have been displaced since fighting intensified after a 2022 truce ended.
- The Houthis captured about 93 miles of coastline in a recent offensive.
- Yemeni government forces reported killing 1,747 Houthi fighters in several regions.
- Saudi Arabia leads a coalition supporting Yemen’s government with air attacks and other military actions.
- Yemen’s foreign minister asked the international community for more help to defeat the Houthis and restore peace.
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