US strike on wedding convoy draws condemnation

An attack on the presidential compound wounded Saleh, who traveled to Saudi Arabia for treatment during a prolonged political crisis.

Saleh signed a Gulf Cooperation Council-backed agreement transferring power while granting immunity provisions that drew criticism from protesters and rights groups.

Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi was selected president in an uncontested transition election under the GCC framework.

A major attack killed scores of soldiers, illustrating the continuing threat posed by armed extremist groups during the transition.

The conference convened diverse political constituencies to debate governance and federalism but did not resolve all demands of the southern and Houthi movements.

The conference ended with recommendations for reform; implementation and representation remained deeply contested.

Ansar Allah fighters took control of key sites in the capital amid protests and alliances with forces loyal to former president Saleh.

Hadi and his government submitted resignations amid pressure from Houthi forces; the constitutional and political crisis deepened.

Hadi escaped house arrest and relocated to Aden, contesting Houthi authority and seeking to restore his presidency.

A Saudi-led coalition launched airstrikes in Yemen after Houthi-Saleh forces advanced southward; the intervention internationalized the war and triggered severe civilian harm.