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Agents of Iran, Houthi Zeitgeist, medieval v modern, Post-Soviet Communism, Post-Soviet Dictatorship, Post-Soviet Socialism, Soviet-Style Tragedy, Tehran's Proxies, terrorism, Yemen
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— Subsidy backlash. Under pressure from the International Monetary Fund, which had extended to Yemen a $550 million loan premised on promises of economic reforms, Hadi’s government lifted fuel subsidies in 2014. The Houthi movement, which had attracted support beyond its base with its criticisms of the UN transition, organized mass protests demanding lower fuel prices and a new government. Hadi’s supporters and the Muslim Brotherhood–affiliated party, al-Islah, held counterrallies.
Houthi takeover. The Houthis captured much of Sanaa by late 2014. Reneging on a UN peace deal, they consolidated control of the capital and continued their southward advance. Hadi’s government resigned under pressure in January 2015 and Hadi later fled to Saudi Arabia. —
The Houthi act like post-Soviet Communists and appear aligned with the theocratic and thieving regime in Tehran.
Why President Biden would de-list the organization from the designated terrorist roster . . . please, tell me.
Related Online
Swofford, Tammy. “Yemen Revolution, September 21.” The Last English Prince, September 17, 2017.
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