Houthi group

The Houthi group is a Yemeni rebel movement that has controlled the capital city, Sanaa, and surrounding areas. They are a significant actor in the ongoing Yemeni civil war, which began in September 2014. Recently, the Houthi group has been newsworthy due to renewed tensions on the battlefield and in the political sphere within Yemen. A notable recent development is their participation in a United Nations-backed agreement to exchange over 1,600 prisoners of war with Yemen's internationally recognized government. This prisoner swap, facilitated by the ICRC, marks the largest such exchange since the conflict started. The Houthi group's continued control of territory and their involvement in peace initiatives, alongside ongoing military activities, underscore their current relevance and significance in the complex Yemeni conflict.