Houthis capture more Yemeni Red Sea islands, tightening grip on Bab el-Mandeb
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What happened
The Hanish archipelago fell after hundreds of government-allied forces withdrew, adding to Houthi control of Mokha and Perim Island. More than 80,000 people have been displaced in two weeks of fighting, as the internationally recognised government vows to regroup.
Summary assembled by rule from the sources below