The rebels, known as the Hawthis, overran Sanaa over the weekend, defeating Sunni Islamist fighters. They signed a peace deal with the government on Sunday but have ignored calls for fighters to leave the city. The Hawthis, believed backed by Iran, have vowed to go after al-Qaidas branch in the country, Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, which the U.S. believes is a major threat to American interests.
Posted on: Fri, 26 Sep 2014 12:29:45 +0000
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