Brief Published (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-10-09
The conflict in Yemen, which began in 2014, is experiencing a new escalation following a four-year truce, reports RFI on Thursday, October 9, 2026.
The Houthi rebels, supported by Iran, are once again clashing with government forces backed by Saudi Arabia.
This resurgence of violence occurs within a broader context of heightened tensions in the Middle East, with severe consequences for the Yemeni civilian population.
RFI is dedicating a special day to analyze the stakes of this war, its humanitarian impact, and its effects on regional stability.
