The attempt at overthrowing the democratically elected government in Yemen has resulted in a prolonged civil war. In this episode, we will focus on how the civil war began and what it could mean for India. But first, please like the video and subscribe to our channel for more such content in the future. Push the bell icon to receive updates every time we upload a video.
The civil war that has spiraled out of control has created geopolitical instability, resulting in oil prices surging.
How did the crisis in Yemen begin?
Houthi rebels, a Zaydi Shia tribe living in North Yemen, launched military action against the democratically elected government of Abdurrabbu Mansoor Hadi. Houthi rebels, with a long history of military experience, had dormant support from the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC). The IRGC was providing the Houthi rebels military training and equipment to continue their efforts to oust the Saudi Arabia-backed government in Yemen. The dormant action by Iran and the Houthi rebels was interpreted as an act of aggression by Saudi Arabia, which soon led to the United Arab Emirates joining the force.
An article published on Money Control mentions the following:
“…With time, however, demoralised by the deaths of its citizens due to frequent skirmishes, the UAE began phasing out its sway as a power broker in Yemen. By 2019, the nation announced its complete departure but continued to support Saudi Arabia from behind the scenes.”
The Indian connection.
Although the UAE exited from the civil unrest in Yemen, the Houthi rebels saw the country as a threat. On January 10th last year, the Houthi rebels hijacked a UAE-flagged cargo ship. While the ship was carrying medical supplies, the Houthi rebels alleged that the cargo vessel contained military equipment and had entered Yemeni waters. The situation worsened when the Yemeni rebels started raiding the UAE. Saudi Arabia retaliated with intensified air attacks. The attacks by the Yemeni rebels resulted in the destruction of oil tankers and a construction site near Abu Dhabi International Airport, which resulted in the killings of two Indians.
Any attack on UAE affects India. The Money Control article mentions: “Thousands of Indians take up different occupations across both the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Indians account for over 30 percent of the total population of the UAE and are often present at strategic sites such as refineries, which, as we have seen in the past, are the usual targets of Houthi attacks.” We will focus on how the war has affected India in the next episode.
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