SANAA, Yemen, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- At least 20 people were killed as Shiite Houthi rebels took control of a suburb of Sanaa, Yemen, Wednesday in clashes with government troops.
The Houthis, who adhere to the Zaidi branch of Shia Islam, are attempting to overthrow the Sunni-majority government which they regard as corrupt. An increase in fighting between the Houthis and Sunni tribesmen in September led to anti-government demonstrations and sit-ins in Sanaa, the capital, after government fuel subsidies were cut and fuel prices rose.