Militants in Yemen Seize State Offices, Force Premier to Resign

[Bee York]

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Shiite militants took over much of Yemen's capital on Sunday, prompting the prime minister's resignation and forcing a deal to form a new government.
The militants known as Houthis have been protesting outside government ministries in the capital San'a since August, complaining about rising fuel prices and demanding the government quicken the pace of political overhauls. By Sunday evening, they had taken over the central bank and the defense, interior and finance ministries, adding to advances last week that included the airport.
Shortly after Sunday's takeover, the Houthis, President Abed <phrase name="Mansour, Rabbo" seoname="" significance="PASSING-MENTION" type="PERSON" topicid="" vrtysux="PERSON|Mansour, Rabbo">Rabbo Mansour al Hadi and most of the country's major parties signed a United Nations-mediated cease-fire that included an agreement to form a new government. Mr. Hadi will choose the next prime minister but must consult with the parties that signed the agreement, details of which were scarce. The Houthis are likely to have an edge in those negotiations after their recent display of force.
Prime Minister Mohammed Salem Basindwa's departure may further the sectarian chasm in Yemen, as he was supported by the Islah party, a Muslim Brotherhood offshoot popular among the country's Sunnis. Islah supporters and the Houthis have clashed in recent weeks.
Signaling that the Houthis may respect the position of Mr. Hadi—a U.S. ally—and U.S. counterterrorism interests in the country, the militants occupied every major government building on Sunday except for the presidential palace and the headquarters of Yemen's special-operations forces, which are trained by their American counterparts.
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[SGT-Spartans]

[QUOTE]the Houthis, President Abed <phrase name="Mansour, Rabbo" seoname="" significance="PASSING-MENTION" type="PERSON" topicid="" vrtysux="PERSON|Mansour, Rabbo">[/QUOTE]

Ah, our cyborg overlord has arrived.

[Fulcrum]

At least it's not Isis, al Qaeda or the Muslim brotherhood. I hope they turn out not insane.