Houthis Seize Control Of Presidential Palace In Sanaa
January 21 2015
Houthi rebels have seized the presidential palace and residence of Yemen's president, reports the Washington Post.
The Houthi took over the palace in Sanaa Tuesday after President Abed Hadi's guards fled. "The President has no control," Minister of Information Nadia Sakkaf told CNN.
On Wednesday, Houthi fighters were seen standing guard outside Hadi's private residence.
Heavy fighting broke out on Monday between Houthi rebels and government forces. At least nine people were...
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