Posted on 01/22/2015 3:53:30 PM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
Yemen's U.S.-backed president quit Thursday under pressure from rebels holding him captive in his home, severely complicating American efforts to combat al-Qaida's powerful local franchise and raising fears that the Arab world's poorest country will fracture into mini-states.
Presidential officials said Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi submitted his resignation to parliament rather than make further concessions to Shiite rebels, known as Houthis, who control the capital and are widely believed to be backed by Iran.
Concerns were also mounting about an economic collapse. Two-thirds of Yemen's population are already in need of humanitarian aid, according to reported U.N. figures. Iran's regional rival Saudi Arabia, which has long been Yemen's economic lifeline, cut most of its financial aid to Yemen after the Houthis seized the capital in September. The Houthis deny receiving any Iranian support.
In Washington on Thursday, State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said the U.S. was still trying to sort out what was happening on the ground and had made no decisions yet regarding embassy staffing.
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Yemen’s been a puss-bucket of conflict for the last 50 years.
dont worry; its only the JV team
Why is US foreign policy always so stupid? Doesn’t matter which party is in the White House. They are especially clueless about the Middle East. Must be all those Yalies brainwashed in school.
***Country Could Split Apart***
Won’t be the first time! How many here remember NORTH YEMEN and SOUTH YEMEN from the 1960s.
Wasn’t Yemen once two countries; Yemen North and Yemen South...?
country could split apart.......... again
it was split as recently as 1990
the split is the normal state of affairs
You are correct sir.
This may turn to another Syria/Iraq scenario where the Shia (Iran) and the Sunni (Saudi Arabia and others) tangle over their version of islam. It would be nice to have these two decimate each other then we would only have to deal with a war weary weakened victor. Unfortunately what is going on in Yemen and Syria/Iraq has economic and political global repercussions As such it is difficult to wait it out, hence we should influence the outcome to our favor; what ever that may be.
Regards.
Sounds like it is going to be the Eastern Front redux - heavy casualties will be good no matter which side they are on.
Gives one ideas.... ;)
I just heard the State Dept’s spokesmodel’s response to the question regarding Yemen.
Insane is the only word that can describe it.
She said they are seeking a smooth transition ?
WTF ????
Yes it does.
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