"Houthi fighters reportedly took the compound on Wednesday, demanding “large quantities of equipment and materials,” per the Middle East Media Research Institute."
Ransom, political prisoner release or exchanges, government policy change, safe passage out of the country; I've heard of hostage takers making demands like these. But Houthi fighters reportedly, demanding “large quantities of equipment and materials,”?
I can't help but wonder if the Houthi rebels have Taliban-envy after the 'gift' of weapons and equipment from the Biden administration in the surrender of Afghanistan and decided to get in on the action.
I'm also wondering what sorts of intelligence/ info and sensitive communication and encryption equipment the Houthi rebels now have access to that Iran would like to get their hands on.
[note: audio version of story and hyperlinks found at
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Houthi Rebels Storm U.S. Embassy in Yemen, Take Hostages
By Isaac Schorr
November 11, 2021 12:35 PM
Houthi rebels have stormed the American embassy in Yemen and taken hostages, the Washington Free Beacon reported Thursday.
State Department officials told the Free Beacon that “the majority of the detained have been released, but the Houthis continue to detain additional Yemeni employees of the embassy.”
Houthi fighters reportedly took the compound on Wednesday, demanding “large quantities of equipment and materials,” per the Middle East Media Research Institute. Yemen has been embroiled in a brutal civil war between the Houthi rebels — who are backed, financed, and armed by the Iranian government —and the standing Yemeni government, which has the support of Saudi Arabia. The conflict is oftentimes described as a “proxy war” being fought by the two Yemeni sides on the ground, but largely on behalf of the two larger powers.
Within a month of taking office, President Joe Biden removed the foreign-terrorist organization designation placed on the the Houthis by the Trump administration. The designation had cut the Houthis “off from financial support and other material resources that are routed through U.S. banks or other American institutions.” Secretary of State Antony Blinken called the decision “a recognition of the dire humanitarian situation in Yemen.”
The Trump administration’s designation had included a carve-out authorizing the Treasury Department “to provide licenses pursuant to its authorities and corresponding guidance that relate to the official activities of the United States government in Yemen, including assistance programming that continues to be the largest of any donor and the official activities of certain international organizations such as the United Nations.” At the same time as the removal of the foreign terrorist label, Biden also announced the cessation of “all American support for offensive operations in the war in Yemen, including relevant arms sales.” Previously, the U.S. had been backed the Yemeni government.
The Houthis are known for their brutal tactics, which include the firing of rockets into civilian population centers as well as the torture and execution of journalists, religious minorities, political opponents, and human rights activists. They also conscript child soldiers as young as eleven years old, according to some reports.
Officials at the State Department have pledged to continue their “diplomatic efforts to secure the release of our staff and the vacating of our compound, including through our international partners.”
Houthi rebels have stormed the American embassy in Yemen
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Houthi rebels have stormed the American embassy in Yemen
“You didn’t finish school, did you?
When one demonstrates weakness, attack from anyone, no matter how small, is inevitable.
Despite what lying teachers said, we are the minority, and only survived by being respected. Darker days are ahead.
Despite what lying teachers said, we are the minority, and only survived by being respected. Darker days are ahead.
Hurrah for the Bonnie Blue Flag that bears a Single Star.
China Joe should send John Kerry over there immediately to personally negotiate with them. Kerry did such a good job promising the US will bankroll China on cleaning up their environment.
Ah that's one thing about our Flame, doesn't play any favorites! Flame hates everybody!
And to add Iran flew 5 drones in and bombed a US embassy or compound I believe in Syria.
Well now, sleepy Joe now has is Jimmy Peanut moment!
This is going to be interesting to watch, as it plays out.
This is going to be interesting to watch, as it plays out.
Well now, sleepy Joe now has is Jimmy Peanut moment!
This is going to be interesting to watch, as it plays out.
This is going to be interesting to watch, as it plays out.
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Canada withdrawing nonessential embassy staff from Haiti
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Canada said it is temporarily withdrawing nonessential staff from its embassy in Haiti.
The move comes in response to a spike in gang-related violence in Haiti and a severe lack of fuel that has affected hospitals, schools and banks.
Global Affairs Canada said Friday the embassy in Port-au-Prince remains open, but all Canadians should avoid nonessential travel to the country.
The fuel shortage has threatened basic services across much of Haiti, which is still recovering from a magnitude 7.2 earthquake in July.
The country has also been beset by widespread gang violence, with U.S. and Haitian authorities trying to secure the release of 17 members of a missionary group kidnapped last month.
That group includes one Canadian.
Canada withdrawing nonessential embassy staff from Haiti
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Canada said it is temporarily withdrawing nonessential staff from its embassy in Haiti.
The move comes in response to a spike in gang-related violence in Haiti and a severe lack of fuel that has affected hospitals, schools and banks.
Global Affairs Canada said Friday the embassy in Port-au-Prince remains open, but all Canadians should avoid nonessential travel to the country.
The fuel shortage has threatened basic services across much of Haiti, which is still recovering from a magnitude 7.2 earthquake in July.
The country has also been beset by widespread gang violence, with U.S. and Haitian authorities trying to secure the release of 17 members of a missionary group kidnapped last month.
That group includes one Canadian.
“You didn’t finish school, did you?
The shithole of all shitholes.
“Democracy is a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance.”
The Brandon administration is, as expected, turning out to be a massive catastrophe on every front and on a grander scale than any left wing administration in my lifetime. If this goes on much longer I don't see how the Democrats remain a viable party at the national level.
They are pushing Hispanics rightward (they lost by 6% with Hispanics in VA) and, hopefully, the same will happen with Asians. Then they can be the party of blacks, self-hating white people, delusional liberal Jews (not to be confused with Orthodox Jews, who are already pretty conservative) and various freaks like the trans-loonies.GreyShark wrote: ↑Sat Nov 13, 2021 9:49 am The Brandon administration is, as expected, turning out to be a massive catastrophe on every front and on a grander scale than any left wing administration in my lifetime. If this goes on much longer I don't see how the Democrats remain a viable party at the national level.
“Democracy is a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance.”