Houthi Rebels Take Over Yemen Capital After Killing Ex-President Saleh
After years of fighting, the capital of Yemen, Sanaa, has reportedly fallen under control of Houthi rebel fighters, according to media citing the Interior Ministry. The Iran-backed group has allegedly retaken the city after killing former President Ali Abdullah Saleh, whose death was just confirmed by a party official.
#BREAKING Yemen ex-president Saleh confirmed dead: party official
— AFP news agency (@AFP) December 4, 2017