Geography
What is the capital of Yemen?
Saanaa
How many years was the war fought?
it is an ongoing war
Which rebel group is fighting against the Yemeni government?
The Houthis
What type of war was fought?
A civil war
Which country borders Yemen to the north?
Saudi Arabia
When did the war in Yemen begin, and what triggered it?
The war began in 2014, when the Houthi rebels took over the capital, Sanaa, and forced the internationally recognized government of President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi into exile. In 2015, a Saudi-led coalition intervened to restore Hadi’s government
Which country is accused of supporting the Houthis?
Iran
Who became Yemen’s president after Ali Abdullah Saleh resigned?
He handed power to Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi in 2012
Which city serves as the temporary capital of Yemen's internationally recognized government?
Aden
When was a ceasefire declared that lasted from April to October?
2022
What is the official name of the military coalition fighting in Yemen?
The Saudi-led Coalition
What was the Arab Spring, and how did it affect Yemen?
The Arab Spring (2011) was a wave of protests and uprisings across the Middle East against corruption, dictatorship, and economic hardship. In Yemen, protests forced longtime President Ali Abdullah Saleh to step down.
Which part of Yemen is controlled by the Houthi rebels?
Northern Yemen, including Sanaa
When was the Arab Spring
2011
Who are the main parties involved in the conflict?
Why did the Yemeni government collapse in 2014?
The Houthis took over Sanaa, forcing Hadi into exile in Saudi Arabia.