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Where is the army base located in Yemen?
Al-Anad, 60 kilometers (37.3 miles) north of the southern city of Aden, is one of the largest military bases in Yemen.
Does Yemen have special forces?
The Special Security Forces (Arabic: قوات الأمن الخاصة Quwwatul Amn al-Khasah), formerly known until 2013 as the Central Security Organization (Arabic: قوات الأمن المركزي Quwwatul Amn al-Markazi), is a paramilitary force in Yemen under the control of the Minister of the Interior and forms a key part of the Yemeni …
What country invaded Yemen?
Saudi Arabian
Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen.
Who is the US Army general in Yemen?
| Ali Mohsen al-Ahmar | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | Yemen |
| Branch/service | Yemen Army |
| Years of service | 1966–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
When did the Houthis take over Sanaa?
August 18, 2014 – February 6, 2015
Houthi takeover in Yemen/Periods
Who are Yemen’s Houthis and what are they fighting for?
The Houthis portrayed their movement as a revolution against corruption and embezzlement which was draining state coffers. Prime Minister Mohammed Basindawa resigned accusing segments of the military and government of supporting the revolt and condemned Hadi.
What is the Saudi-led military intervention in Yemen?
March 2015: The Saudi-led military intervention in Yemen begins with the stated goals of reversing the Houthi military conquest of Yemen, restoring the Hadi government to Sana’a, securing Saudi Arabia’s southern border from Houthi raids and air-strikes, and preventing outside (e.g., Iranian) interference on the Arabian Peninsula.
Who is in charge of the military in Yemen?
The supreme commander of the armed forces is Field Marshal Abd Rabbuh Mansur Al-Hadi, the President of the Republic of Yemen. The number of military personnel in Yemen is relatively high; in sum, Yemen has the second largest military force on the Arabian Peninsula after Saudi Arabia.
What is behind the war in Yemen?
As some journalists have reported, the war between the deposed government of Abd Rabu Mansur Hadi and the northern Houthi tribal organization traces back to September 2014 when Houthi tribesmen first entered Sana’a.