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September 21 Revolution

Published: 24th Sep, 2019

  • The Houthi takeover in Yemen, is known as the September 21 Revolution
  • It was a gradual armed takeover by the Houthis and supporters of former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh that pushed the Yemeni government from power.

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  • The Houthi takeover in Yemen, is known as the September 21 Revolution
  • It was a gradual armed takeover by the Houthis and supporters of former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh that pushed the Yemeni government from power.

    Timeline

    Houthi and Saleh loyalists’ victory leading to a civil war and a subsequent Saudi led intervention.

    • Houthis and Saleh's loyalists take over the Yemeni government

    • Fall of Sana'a to Houthis and Saleh forces

    • Prime Minister Mohammed Basindawa resigns

    • General Ali Mohsen al-Ahmar flees to Saudi Arabia

    • Hamid al-Ahmar flees to Turkey

    • Prime Minister Khaled Bahah resigns

    • President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi resigns

    • Houthis initially announced Parliament's dissolution


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