Thousands Gather in Sanaa for Anti-Houthi Protests

Thousands took to the streets of Sanaa on January 27 and 28, to protest the rapid takeover by Houthi rebels that forced Yemeni president Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi to resign on January 22.

This footage shows thousands of protestors holding banners with anti-coup slogans. At 4.54 into the footage clashes take place, described as showing Houthi rebels attacking the rally.

At 2.52 into the footage a banner that reads “No to the Coup,” is visible. It also bears the logo of the Rafd Movement, which opposes the Houthi takeover. Credit: YouTube/Women Journalists Without Chains