Hussein Badreddin al-Huthi

Hussein Badreddin al-Huthi

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Hussein Badreddin al-Huthi was a Yemeni political and religious leader who founded the Houthi movement, formally known as Ansar Allah, in the 1990s. He emerged as a prominent figure in Yemen's political landscape due to his opposition to the central government's policies and perceived marginalization of the Zaidi Shia community. Al-Huthi was killed by Yemeni government forces in 2004, but his legacy continued as the movement he founded evolved into a powerful militia involved in Yemen's ongoing civil conflict, significantly influencing the country's political dynamics and its relations with regional actors such as Iran.

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Hussein Badreddin al-Huthi was the former leader of the Huthi movement.

Die neue Allianz im internationalen Jihad
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-20
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Hussein Badreddin al-Huthi was the founder of the Huthi movement, which began as a rebellion against the regime of President Saleh.

Jemen: die Hintergründe des Bürgerkriegs
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-05-18
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