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A pious Zaidi Shia or a dangerous rebel leader? Across the country the portrait of the Houthi leader Hussein Badreddin Al-Houthi is plastered on city walls and emblazoned on flags.
A pious Zaidi Shia or a dangerous rebel leader? Across the country the portrait of the Houthi leader Hussein Badreddin Al-Houthi is plastered on city walls and emblazoned on flags.

Who was Hussein Al-Houthi?

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Although nine years have passed since Hussein Al-Houthi, the founder of the Houthi group, was killed, he was laid to rest just this month.

His funeral was held in Sa’ada, in the mountainous Marran area north of the capital, where the bearded religious leader hoped to create a new, more religiously devout society.

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It’s one of the oldest mosques in one of the world’s most ancient cities.
It’s one of the oldest mosques in one of the world’s most ancient cities.

Digging into history at The Grand Mosque

This article has photo galleryRenovation and historical excavation are ongoing inside Yemen’s Grand Mosque.

This mosque, the most ancient in Yemen, is located at the heart of Old Sana’a and is said have been built using old stones from legendary and now destroyed Ghamdan palace, which once towered over Sana’a.

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Over 100 prisoners at the Central Prison in Sana’a are now entering a hunger strike. These men were found guilty of petty crimes and were fined for their offenses. Unable to pay, they’ve been kept in prison—some for over a decade.
Over 100 prisoners at the Central Prison in Sana’a are now entering a hunger strike. These men were found guilty of petty crimes and were fined for their offenses. Unable to pay, they’ve been kept in prison—some for over a decade.

Prisoners behind bars indefinitely

This article has photo galleryBehind an eight-meter fence and three giant gates, 337 insolvent inmates are locked in the Central Prison of Sana’a.

They feel lost, they have no idea how long they will be behind bars. Some have been here for over a decade

Their crime? They went into debt.

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Hundreds of thousands of Houthi supporters gathered in this northern governorate to pay their respects to the slain rebel leader.
Hundreds of thousands of Houthi supporters gathered in this northern governorate to pay their respects to the slain rebel leader.

Houthi leader laid to rest

Houthi sources say visitors from Hamas, Hizbollah and Iran were denied Yemeni visas

SA’ADA, June 6 — Hundreds of thousands gathered yesterday morning in Sa’ada to attend the funeral procession of Houthi leader Hussein Badr Al-Dain Al-Houthi, who was killed by government forces in 2004 during the first war waged between Houthis, who were fighting for regional sovereignty, and the state in this northern governorate.

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Join the Yemen Times

Yemen Times is looking for a temporary editor/journalism coach. Our journalists write in Arabic, but their work is translated to English so the candidate must be fluent in both languages and have demonstrated journalism experience. A solid understanding of how news is structured in English and an ability to work with the journalists individually in Arabic is essential. We are looking for someone who can go line by line and explain to someone how to improve their work. Ideal candidates are patient and up for a challenge. If you think you can help our team grow, please send a CV and cover letter to jobs.yementimes@gmail.com. Yemen Times will cover the editor's housing and visa requirements.  A small salary is also provided.  Although the duration of the contract is negotiable, it is expected to last several months. 
تبحث صحيفة يمن تايمز عن مدرب لفريق عمل الصحيفة
للمساعدة في بناء المهارات الصحفية لفريق العمل الصحفي، على أن يتمتع بالأمور التالية:
--- الصحفيون يكتبون باللغة العربية لكن كتاباتهم تُترجم إلى اللغة الانجليزية وعليه لا بد أن يتمتع المدرب بالفصاحة في اللغتين ولا بد أن يملك المدرب تجربة صحفية.
--- من الضروري أيضاً أن يمتلك المدرب فهماً قوياً لكيفية تركيب وبناء الأخبار باللغة الانجليزية والقدرة على العمل مع كل صحفي.
--- لديه القدرة على قراءة الموضوع بشكل دقيق ويشرح للصحفي كيف يمكن أن يطور الموضوع للأفضل.
--- المرشح المثالي لا بد أن يتسم بالصبر وأن يكون كفؤا للتحدي.
 فإذا كنت ترى بأنك تتمتع بالشروط سالفة الذكر، وتستطيع تطوير قدرات الفريق الصحفي؛ نرجو إرسال السيرة الذاتية مع رسالة توضح بها اسباب تقدمك للمهمة المذكورة. jobs.yementimes@gmail.com.
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