Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

seveneyes

(4,631 posts)

3. Yeah, the Houthis, al-Qaida and ISIS are running the town just fine and dandy

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Sun Aug 23, 2015, 10:40 AM

Aug 2015

Rebels from the Houthi minority group took control of Sanaa and other parts of the country six months ago. Saudi Arabia backs the government that was forced out and has launched airstrikes against the Houthis. Other actors — al-Qaida and ISIS — make it even more complicated.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

8 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

The Unthinkable An ancient city plunges into darkness as a war on civilians rages [View all] riversedge Aug 2015 OP

What Saudi is doing to Yemen is a criminal act of mass murder and genocide...America looks away as it's supplied weaponry Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #1

Thank you for posting a la izquierda Aug 2015 #2

Well said. brer cat Aug 2015 #4

Yeah, the Houthis, al-Qaida and ISIS are running the town just fine and dandy seveneyes Aug 2015 #3

if the people want those groups 6chars Aug 2015 #5

I haven't been following what is happening in Yemen truebluegreen Aug 2015 #7

kick. important story Liberal_in_LA Aug 2015 #6

I can already picture a Republican offering up a bill to rebuild at top dollar.... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2015 #8