Dig: Yemen and the Houthis w/ Helen Lackner
Jacobin Radio
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The Origins and Ideology of the Houthi Movement
This chapter explores the identity and belief system of the Houthis, a Zaidi revivalist movement in Yemen. It discusses their origins, their wars against the Saleh regime, and their rise to power. It also highlights their autocratic governance and oppressive policies towards women and freedom of expression.
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