The Yemeni Uprising of 2011: A Revolution Betrayed

In 2011, as the Arab Spring swept the region, Yemen erupted. Massive protests in Sanaa, Taiz, and Aden demanded the end of Ali Abdullah Saleh's 33-year rule. This episode traces the uprising from the first student demonstrations in January to Saleh's eventual transfer of power in 2012. We explore the role of the Joint Meeting Parties, the defection of General Ali Mohsen al-Ahmar, the June 3 bombing of the presidential palace, and the GCC-brokered transition that left the old regime largely intact. Why did Yemen's revolution not lead to the democratic transformation protesters dreamed of? We examine the fragmentation of the opposition, Saleh's shrewd maneuvering, and the rising threat of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. The episode also covers the overlooked role of Southern separatists and the Houthi movement, who watched from the sidelines before seizing their moment three years later. A story of hope, violence, and unfinished business.

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