Yemeni and Saudi forces launch counteroffensive against the Houthis
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What happened
Yemeni government forces backed by Saudi Arabia launched a counteroffensive against the Houthis on Sunday in an effort to win back territory from the rebel group, the head of Yemen's presidential council said in a speech. "We have exhausted all opportunities for deescalation with the Houthi militias," Rashad al-Alimi said . Why it matters: One of the key objectives of the operation is to regain control over the Bab…
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