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Yemen presidency announces military drive to retake all Houthi territory

The Hindu16 October 2026, 14:05 UTCYemen

I announce today the start of military operations to retake the remaining territories of the republic and extend the authority of the state and its institutions across the entire national territory, says Rashad al-Alimi, the head of Yemen's presidential council

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