Egypt and world politics brief
Houthis seize more Yemeni Red Sea islands and tighten grip on Bab el-Mandeb
✦Key takeaways
- The Houthis took control of the Hanish Archipelago after hundreds of pro-government forces withdrew.
- The fighting displaced more than 80,000 people over two weeks and strengthened Houthi control of Mokha and Perim Island.
- The internationally recognized government says it will reorganize its forces.
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