Lizette Oelofse
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The Rise and Impact of the Houthis in Yemen: From 2004 Clashes to Ongoing Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis
The MV Ruby Mar, a British-owned cargo ship, was struck by a missile on February 18, 2024, and subsequently sank in the Red Sea. The missile was launched from Yemen by the Houthis, a group responsible for dozens of attacks on ships in the area since November 2023. The Houthis control a significant portion of Yemen, a country that has been embroiled in a civil war for over nine years, leading to one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. More than 350,000 people in Yemen have died due to violence, famine, or lack of medical services. The Houthis claim their attacks on ships in the Red Sea target businesses connected to Israel, in protest of Israel's war in Gaza and in solidarity with Palestinians, aiming to pressure involved parties.
By Lizette Oelofse15 days ago in Criminal