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Inside the Houthis’ expanding war economy in Yemen

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

The Houthis have restructured Yemen's commercial sector, securing billions in revenue amid a humanitarian crisis.

Key facts

  • The Houthis have restructured Yemen's commercial sector, securing billions in revenue amid a humanitarian crisis.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:41:47 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. Iran's proxies using Yemen to compound war's impact on oil prices

  2. Iran’s proxy money machine: How the Houthis built a multibillion-dollar network despite US sanctions

  3. Djibouti humanitarian situation worsens as Yemenis seek refuge

  4. Inside the Houthis’ expanding war economy in Yemen

  5. What could stop the Houthis’ advance across Yemen?

  6. Houthis say Saudi Arabia hits Yemen with 54 strikes after attack on bases

Sources

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