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The Houthi movement, [f] officially the Ansar Allah, [g] is a Zaydi Shia Islamist political and military organization that emerged from Yemen in the 1990s. It is predominantly made up of Zaydi Shias , with their namesake leadership being drawn largely from the Houthi tribe . [ 94 ]
The Houthi insurgency, [43] [44] also known as the Houthi rebellion, the Sa'dah Wars, or the Sa'dah conflict, was a military rebellion pitting Zaidi Shia Houthis (though the movement also includes Sunnis [45]) against the Yemeni military that began in Northern Yemen and has since escalated into a full-scale civil war.
Aftermath of the Houthi takeover in Yemen; Blockade of Yemen; Famine in Yemen (2016–present) Federalization of Yemen; Foreign involvement in the Yemeni civil war (2014–present) Hadramaut insurgency; Houthi insurgency; Houthi movement; Human rights violations during the Yemeni civil war (2014–present)
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Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels are stepping up their strikes on ships in the Red Sea, which they say are revenge against Israel for its military campaign in Gaza.
In the 21st century, the most prominent Zaidi movement is the Shabab Al Mu'mineen, commonly known as Houthis, who have been engaged in an uprising against the Yemeni Government, causing a grave humanitarian crisis in north Yemen. [52] [53] Some Persian and Arab legends record that Zaidis fled to China from the Umayyads during the 8th century. [54]
Houthi fighters and tribesmen stage a rally against the U.S. and the U.K. strikes on Houthi-run military sites near Sanaa, Yemen, on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024. (AP) The extent of Houthi involvement in ...
The Houthi movement is a predominately Zaidi Shia force, whose leadership is drawn largely from the Houthi tribe. Pages in category "Houthi members" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total.