Author: adeyemi

The Lufthansa ground staff in Germany is currently on strike. The Ver.di union has called for a one-day strike affecting several airports, including Lufthansa’s main hubs in Frankfurt and Munich, as well as airports in Berlin, Duesseldorf, Hamburg, Cologne-Bonn, and Stuttgart. This industrial action is part of negotiations for better pay, with the union seeking…

The Houthi movement, also known as Anṣār Allāh, is an Islamic fundamentalist group based in northern Yemen. It emerged from a revivalist movement among Zaydī Muslims, a small sect of Shiʿi Islam centered in northern Yemen. Let’s delve into the details: Background and Origins 1. Founding Figure: The Houthi movement calls itself *Anṣār Allāh* or…

The Iran-supported Yemeni Houthis have taken an extraordinary step in siding with Hamas militants during the conflict between Israel and Hamas. They have engaged in missile strikes, maritime hijackings, and drone launches. Despite the majority of these efforts failing and none of the attacks reaching Israeli soil, it raises a pertinent question: why, among all…

The Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, are an armed political and religious group in Yemen. They champion Yemen’s Shia Muslim minority, the Zaidis, and consider themselves part of the Iranian-led “axis of resistance” against Israel, the US, and the wider West. This axis also includes armed groups such as Hamas and Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement.…

The Houthi rebels are one of two main factions controlling territory amidst Yemen’s ongoing civil war. They currently control the Western coast of the country, including its capital city, Sana’a. The Houthis initially began as a cultural revivalist movement in the 1990s for the Zaydi sect of Islam, which was practiced by approximately 35% of…

Here’s a brief overview of the Houthi missile capabilities, focusing on the Burkan-2H missile: The Burkan-2H is a medium-range ballistic missile used by the Houthi militants in Yemen. Let’s dive into some details: 1. Design and Origin: The Burkan-2H is related to the Scud missile family and has been used by the Houthis since May…

The Houthi movement, officially known as Ansar Allah, is a Shia Islamist political and military organization that emerged from Yemen in the 1990s. They represent the Zaidi branch of Shia Islam and have been involved in significant conflict in Yemen and the surrounding region. Here are some key points about the Houthis: 1. Origins and…

The Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, are a rebel group in Yemen that has managed to confound some of the world’s most powerful militaries. Let’s explore their background, military capabilities, and impact on global affairs. The Houthis are a minority group of Yemenis from the mountainous north-west of the country. They take their name…

Iranian-backed Houthi militants, who control swathes of Yemen, have been involved in a series of attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea. These attacks are in support of the Palestinian militant group Hamas during its conflict with Israel in the Gaza Strip. The Houthis have developed an impressive array of maritime attack capabilities, often…

The Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, are a Yemeni militia group named after their founder, Hussein Badreddin al-Houthi. They represent the Zaidi branch of Shia Islam and emerged in the 1980s in opposition to Saudi Arabia’s religious influence in Yemen. These armed political and religious fighters champion Yemen’s Shia Muslim minority and declare themselves…