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Yemen: Tens of Thousands Rally to Support Houthi Rebels

HeadlineAug 22, 2014

In Yemen, supporters of the Shiite Houthi rebels have begun massing in the capital Sana’a as talks continue between the government and the rebels’ leader in the north. Today marks the deadline issued by the Houthis for Yemen to roll back a hike in fuel prices, which has impacted the poor, and to dissolve the government, which they say is corrupt.

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