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Yemen is on the brink of collapse, with Houthi rebels having taken over large parts of the country, including the capital, Sanaa.

After months of tightening control and the resignation of former President Hadi in January, the Houthis have dissolved parliament and announced plans for a new interim assembly and five-member presidential council, which will rule for up to two years.

This, combined with internal tensions between north and south, upheavals fueled by the Arab spring and the presence of Al Qaeda, has made the situation unsustainable.

In this video-interview, FRIDE senior researcher Barah Mikaïl analyses the country’s future prospects.

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