The Spreading Destruction Of The Sa'ada War In Yemen

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From The Long War Journal:

The boundaries of the war in Yemen war are expanding beyond the northern Sa'ada governorate. For the first time, bombing is audible from Sana’a, the nation's capital. Recent battles are among the bloodiest in memory.

After four years of armed conflict between the government and a group of Zaidi rebels, the war's impact is spread far beyond the combatants and the field of combat. Military, judicial and civil policies targeting the rebels have precipitated a humanitarian crisis in Sa'ada and a civil crisis in the nation with rights groups protesting mass arrests and other tactics.

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More News On The Sa'ada War In Yemen

Conflict Renews in Sa’ada War; 27,000 Jihaddists to Fight -- Armies Of Liberation
Yemen says fighting over but rebels seize village -- AFP
Yemen's Saleh says fighting with rebels has ended -- Reuters
Saada war ended three days ago, Pres. Saleh declares -- Yemen News Agency
Conflict in north Yemen 'over' -- Al Jazeera
Islah' Assistant Secretary-General: The key for Yemen's crises lies in reforming election systems -- Alsahwanet
Yemeni president says fighting with Shiite rebels has ended - Summary -- Earth Times

My Comment: There has been so many ceasefires and negotiated settlements ..... that I am surprised that anyone believes that this one will work. But a lot of people are hopeful .... and it is because of this hope and high expectations that maybe some form of stability will come.