Yemen Dossier

Who’s Who in the Fight for Yemen

Yemen is being torn apart by a toxic political crisis between a rebel movement known as the Houthis and the national government. The rebels have taken over the capital of Sanaa and ousted the president. The resulting power vacuum has allowed extremists groups like Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula and ISIS to expand their influence in the country. Amid the escalating turmoil, a coalition of nations led by Saudi Arabia has launched a military campaign against the Houthi rebels, raising the odds that the fight for Yemen could soon spillover into a much larger regional and sectarian war. So who is fighting who in Yemen, and what does each side in the increasingly complex battle stand for? Click on any square below to learn more.
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The Yemenis

Forces loyal to these four leaders and groups are on the ground and fighting for control in Yemen.

The Houthis

The Hadi Government

Former President Ali Abdullah Saleh

Sunni Tribes

Other Actors in the Fight

These countries and groups are intervening in the conflict to further their interests. They may be countries carrying out air strikes or groups taking advantage of the chaos to grow stronger.

Saudi Arabia

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula

Anti-Houthi coalition

ISIS

Nations in the Background

These groups have a strategic interest in the conflict.

Iran

United States