The Yemen Civil War Moves to the Southern Provinces – Defense Security Monitor

by Nicholas Dawson, Forecast International.

Yemen Base Map. Image – Wikimedia

The Yemen civil war has expanded south to the coastal province of Shabwa. The Houthi rebels have been engaged against the pro-Yemen government in Marib for several months. Marib is the last major northern stronghold for the pro-Yemen government, and the two forces have been at a stalemate.

The attacks on Marib have been largely unsuccessful for the Houthi force, as it has been pushed back by pro-government forces and the Saudi-led coalition in numerous assaults. A factor that has proven to be highly…