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Fighting intensifies across Yemen as humanitarian crisis deepens

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Clashes between Yemeni forces and Houthis cause casualties on both sides as aid agencies warn of humanitarian crisis.

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Published: Oct 18, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC
Updated: Oct 18, 2026, 9:29 AM UTC

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Houthis

Shia Islamist organization in Yemen

The Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah or Ansarullah, are a Zaydi revivalist and Shia Islamist political and paramilitary organization that emerged from Yemen in the 1990s. It is predominantly made up of Zaydis, whose namesake leadership is drawn largely from the al-Houthi family. The Houthis are backed by Iran, and they are widely considered part of the Iranian-led Axis of Resistance. The group has been a central player in Yemen's civil war, drawing widespread international condemnation for its human rights abuses, including targeting civilians and using child soldiers.

Yemenis

Nationals of Yemen

Yemenis or Yemenites are an Arab ethnic group native to Yemen. The majority speak varieties of Yemeni Arabic, while several Modern South Arabian languages, including Mehri, Socotri and Hobyot, are also spoken.

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