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Riyadh's allies help it hold on to Marib

Destabilised by the Houthi-led battle for the strategic region of Marib, Riyadh is rethinking its response so as not to lose the city, with the help of advice from the US and Pakistan. [...]
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Houthis appoint new general staff in battle for strategic town Maarib

Still determined to seize the strategic town of Maarib, the Houthis are reorganising their troops and counting on their spymaster Abu Ali al-Haqem to ensure infiltration of the local tribal community. Meanwhile, loyalist forces are moving quickly to redeploy troops from Hodeida to Maarib in order to prepare a solid defence.

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