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The Houthi movement, also known as Ansar Allah, emerged in the 1990s within the Zaidi Shia community in northern Yemen. Initially led by Hussein Badreddin al-Houthi, the movement aimed to revive Zaidi traditions and counteract what they saw as the Yemeni government's neglect and discrimination. The Zaidi Shia form a significant minority in Yemen, primarily based in the mountainous regions of Saada province.

Over time, the Houthis evolved from a religious and cultural revivalist group into a potent political and military force. Their transition was driven by a combination of local grievances and broader regional dynamics.

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Over time, the Houthis evolved from a religious and cultural revivalist group into a potent political and military force. Their transition was driven by a combination of local grievances and broader regional dynamics.

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