Tension in Yemen after Deal with Houthis Falls Short

Lesson Brief BBC Arabic
The Yemeni army has been put on heightened alert after negotiations with Houthi insurgents failed, at least for now. Supporters of both sides have taken to the streets in protest. The Houthi insurgents cite failed government economic policies and rising prices of fuel as reasons for their insurgent activities; however, because they are a Shiite Yemeni community the conflict has inherent sectarian elements.
Al Aaan World

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