- There is an increasing anger and rebellion that is laying the foundation for an upcoming popular uprising against Houthis in Sana a/Okaz website - - Houthi militia fire ballistic missile on an oil station in Ayn district in Shabwa [eastern Yemen] causing a horrific massacre amongst civilians /A
- There is an increasing anger and rebellion that is laying the foundation for an upcoming popular uprising against Houthis in Sana a/Okaz website - - Houthi militia f
On Jan. 10, the governor of Shabwa announced its liberation from the Iran-backed Houthis. This victory followed a seemingly successful Houthi military campaign over the past couple of years to expand their influence around the city of Marib, weaken the internationally-backed government of Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi, and solidify their grasp on strategic northern areas. However, while significant, the victory in Shabwa is unlikely to be replicated in the rest of the country, given the very specific political and regional dynamics that helped to bring it about. Moreover, the Houthis’ drone attack on Abu Dhabi on Jan. 17 presents a further challenge to the advance of pro-UAE forces into Marib.