Yemen tells UN that Houthi rebels’ moves on key strait threaten global economy
Yemen's internationally recognized government is pressing world leaders for help defeating Iran-backed Houthi rebels, warning their advances around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait pose a growing threat to international shipping and the global economy. The government says Houthi rebels' moves on the strategic waterway could disrupt global trade. The rebels have been making gains in the region, prompting Yemen to call for international assistance.
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- ✓ Yemen's internationally recognized government has warned that Houthi rebels' moves on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait threaten the global economy.
- ✓ The Bab el-Mandeb Strait is a critical waterway connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.
- ✓ The Saudi-led coalition intercepted 6 ballistic missiles and blamed Houthi rebels.
What changed
Yemen's government has formally warned the UN General Assembly about the threat posed by Houthi rebels' advances on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
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Yemen warns Houthi rebels' moves on key strait threaten global economy
Yemen's internationally recognized government is pressing world leaders for help defeating Iran-backed Houthi rebels, warning their advances around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait pose a growing threat to international shipping and the global economy. The government says Houthi rebels' moves on the strategic waterway could disrupt global trade. The rebels have been making gains in the region, prompting Yemen to call for international assistance.
Why it matters
The Bab el-Mandeb Strait is a critical waterway connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, with many international ships passing through it. The Houthi rebels' advances in the region have raised concerns about the security of global shipping. Yemen has been embroiled in a conflict between the government and Houthi rebels since 2014.
What is confirmed
- Yemen's internationally recognized government has warned that Houthi rebels' moves on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait threaten the global economy.
- The Bab el-Mandeb Strait is a critical waterway connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.
- The Saudi-led coalition intercepted 6 ballistic missiles and blamed Houthi rebels.
Still unconfirmed
- Yemen's president urges people to join army, offers future amnesty to Houthi rebels who leave group.
What to watch next
- UN General Assembly response to Yemen's warning
- Houthi rebels' next moves in the region
- International community's reaction to Yemen's plea for help
confidence 85%Sources used for this update (19)
- AP News — Saudi-led coalition says 6 ballistic missiles are intercepted and blames Houthi rebels
- Al Jazeera — Yemeni government in military and diplomatic push to reverse Houthi gains
- Yahoo — Yemeni government calls for international help against Houthis
- UN Media — Vice President of Yemen Addresses 81st Session of General Assembly Debate
- Al Majalla — How to stop Houthi expansion in Yemen
- Yahoo — Yemen warns Houthis pose growing threat to shipping and global economy
- GazetteXtra — UN General Assembly Yemen
- The Jerusalem Post — Yemen calls on citizens to fight Iran-backed Houthis
- The Times of Israel — Yemen's president urges people to join army, offers future amnesty to Houthi rebels who leave group
- dw.com — Yemeni leader calls for general mobilization against Houthis
- Al Jazeera — Yemeni leader urges public to enlist, offers amnesty to Houthi defectors
- Yahoo — Yemeni leader urges general mobilization against Iran-backed Houthis
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