Houthi Rebels Hold American Prisoners

A leading U.S. newspaper says the rebel group that seized power in Yemen has at least four U.S. prisoners and efforts to secure their release have faltered. The Washington Post reports the Americans are believed to be held at a prison in Sana'a, the Yemeni capital, the site of frequent bombing by a Saudi-led air campaign designed to dislodge the Houthi rebels. The newspaper says one of the prisoners had recently been cleared for release, but the Houthis reversed the...

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