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Middle East

Is a Houthi-Saudi truce in Yemen imminent?

The two major warring factions have had productive talks, but even if a deal is reached, the 'Sana'a delegation' has work to do domestically

With — or despite — US influence, Yemen appears poised for real peace
Middle East

With — or despite — US influence, Yemen appears poised for real peace

Washington was a big part of the war's protraction, but it's been largely on the sidelines during so-far successful talks.

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Middle East

Yemeni government, Houthis celebrate major prisoner swap

The exchange and pending ceasefire deal could presage an end to the country's 8-year-war and humanitarian crisis.

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Middle East

What's behind the Houthis' repeated attacks in south Yemen?

The truce seems far in the rearview as the primary focus of the rebels' ire today appears to be unpaid public salaries.

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Middle East

Yemen ceasefire expires with country poised for more war, not peace

Houthi rebels are emerging 'winners' — flexing their power and leverage — while the Saudis remain mired in a conflict they can't get out of.

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Middle East

Yemen needs more than military parades and anniversary parties

Recent Houthi celebrations are a bit tone deaf — the people here need food and salaries — and the ceasefire is expiring in just over a week.