Houthis advance to within 80km of Aden as UN ends Western Sahara mission

· Security · Yemen

Yemen's Houthis have advanced to within 80km of Aden, the government's temporary capital, bringing them closer to the city than at any point since the war began in 2015, according to sources. The advance threatens the internationally recognised government's hold on its last major stronghold. The UN also began shutting down its Western Sahara peacekeeping mission after 35 years, a separate development.

Why it matters：A Houthi advance on Aden would reshape Yemen's war and threaten shipping lanes and regional security.

Key points

  • Houthi forces are within 80km of Aden.
  • It is their closest approach to the city since 2015.
  • Aden is the internationally recognised government's temporary capital.

Sources (original reporting)

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