Yemen parliament ousted

Yemen’s parliament was dissolved in early February by Houthi rebels who have held the capital, Sana’a, since Jan. 22, when they stormed the presidential palace, putting President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi under house arrest.

The US, UK, France and Saudi Arabia closed their embassies in Yemen and recalled all diplomatic staff. 

On Feb. 20, Houthi leaders agreed to create a ruling council that would act as the parliament and, along with the previously elected house of representatives, help with the transition to a new government.