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SANA, Yemen — Shiite Muslim rebels attacked the home of Yemen’s intelligence chief in the capital, Sana, on Saturday, residents and security officials said, showing the fragility of a power-sharing accord that has failed to halt fighting in the capital. SANA, Yemen — Shiite Muslim rebels attacked the home of Yemen’s intelligence chief here in the capital on Saturday, residents and security officials said, showing the fragility of a power-sharing accord that has failed to halt fighting in the capital.
The Shiite rebels, known as the Houthis, seized control of much of Sana last week, hours before they agreed to a cease-fire and the formation of a new “technocratic national government.” Although the details of the agreement remained vague, analysts said the Houthis’ control over the capital made them the main power brokers in Yemen, whose political, tribal and sectarian turmoil poses risks to the world’s top oil exporter, Saudi Arabia, next door. The Shiite rebels, known as Houthis, seized control of much of Sana last week, hours before they agreed to a cease-fire and the formation of a new “technocratic national government.” Although the details of the agreement remained vague, analysts said the Houthis’ control over the capital had made them the main power brokers in Yemen, whose political, tribal and sectarian turmoil poses risks to the world’s top oil exporter, Saudi Arabia, next door.
But there have been several clashes between Houthi rebels and security forces in Sana since the accord was signed.But there have been several clashes between Houthi rebels and security forces in Sana since the accord was signed.
On Saturday, the rebels attacked the house of the national security chief, Ali al-Ahmadi, in the capital’s upscale Hadda neighborhood. Clashes continued for two hours, residents and security officials said.On Saturday, the rebels attacked the house of the national security chief, Ali al-Ahmadi, in the capital’s upscale Hadda neighborhood. Clashes continued for two hours, residents and security officials said.
One soldier and two insurgents were killed in the fighting, and 15 people — six soldiers and nine Houthis — were wounded, they said.One soldier and two insurgents were killed in the fighting, and 15 people — six soldiers and nine Houthis — were wounded, they said.
Houthis continue to patrol many parts of Sana, especially around government buildings, and to search passers-by. Soldiers and police officers blocked off the Hadda area, home to many diplomatic missions and foreign citizens, after the fighting on Saturday.Houthis continue to patrol many parts of Sana, especially around government buildings, and to search passers-by. Soldiers and police officers blocked off the Hadda area, home to many diplomatic missions and foreign citizens, after the fighting on Saturday.
The stability of Yemen is a priority for the United States and its Persian Gulf Arab allies because of its position next to Saudi Arabia and shipping lanes that run through the Gulf of Aden. The stability of Yemen is a priority for the United States and its Persian Gulf Arab allies because of its position next to Saudi Arabia and the shipping lanes that run through the Gulf of Aden.
The power-sharing deal signed on Sept. 21 gives the Houthis a role in the government, but it is not clear if that will satisfy their demands, or if it will instead embolden them to seek to expand their powers. Before the agreement was signed they were calling for the reinstatement of fuel subsidies cut by the government and a cabinet shake-up.The power-sharing deal signed on Sept. 21 gives the Houthis a role in the government, but it is not clear if that will satisfy their demands, or if it will instead embolden them to seek to expand their powers. Before the agreement was signed they were calling for the reinstatement of fuel subsidies cut by the government and a cabinet shake-up.
Against the backdrop of the fragmented political, tribal and sectarian scene, any escalation of the fighting could also allow an array of other factions, including southern separatists, former President Ali Abdullah Saleh and even Al Qaeda to take advantage.Against the backdrop of the fragmented political, tribal and sectarian scene, any escalation of the fighting could also allow an array of other factions, including southern separatists, former President Ali Abdullah Saleh and even Al Qaeda to take advantage.
President Abdu Rabbu Mansour Hadi has said that Yemen may be heading for civil war.President Abdu Rabbu Mansour Hadi has said that Yemen may be heading for civil war.
Gunmen suspected of being Qaeda militants attacked a military vehicle in the southern province of Shabwa on Saturday, killing two soldiers and wounding five, a local official said.Gunmen suspected of being Qaeda militants attacked a military vehicle in the southern province of Shabwa on Saturday, killing two soldiers and wounding five, a local official said.
The army launched a campaign earlier this year to flush out fighters belonging to Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula from their strongholds in the provinces of Shabwa and Abyan. The army launched a campaign this year to flush out fighters belonging to Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula from their strongholds in the provinces of Shabwa and Abyan.