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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.
More on Wikipedia ↗With flights to Riyadh and Dammam suspended, passengers travelling to Saudi Arabia are having to use Jeddah and Medina as alternative routes. Biman Bangladesh Airlines has extended the suspension of its Riyadh and Dammam flights by one day, until 18 October. Following deadly attacks by Yemen’s armed Houthi group, all…
One hundred flights operating from Dhaka have been cancelled or suspended following attacks by Yemen’s Houthi group on Saudi airports, including those in Riyadh and Dammam, affecting 15,393 passengers. According to Shahjalal International Airport authorities, 41 direct flights and 59 transit