War escalates between Houthis and Riyadh: How did we get here?
To discuss the ongoing conflict between the Houthi rebels and the Saudi-backed coalition, we speak to Jules Grange Gastinel, a researcher at France's CNRS…
France 24 reports: To discuss the ongoing conflict between the Houthi rebels and the Saudi-backed coalition, we speak to Jules Grange Gastinel, a researcher at France's CNRS research body specialising in the Houthi movement.
He tells us why the conflict has escalated and what the Houthis want.
This world story centres on Yemen. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Houthis, Riyadh and Houthi.
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- Yemen · Middle East
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- Houthis, Riyadh, Houthi, Saudi-backed
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