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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Houthi Fighters in Yemen Attack Air Base Used by U.S. Forces

A Yemeni air base used by American forces for counterterrorism operations came under attack by army units and fighters allied with the Houthi movement on Wednesday as they clashed with forces loyal to President Abdu Rabbu Mansour Hadi near his current refuge in the southern city of Aden.

President Abdu Rabbu Mansour Hadi of Yemen in 2013. Several news reports said Mr. Hadi had left his home in Aden, possibly for fear of an attack. Credit Mohammed Huwais/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images A satellite television network linked to the Houthi movement announced in the morning that its fighters had seized the base, Al Anad, north of Aden, and found it empty and looted. The Houthis said they had also captured two senior officials loyal to Mr. Hadi, including the defense minister. (Read More)