2014 Yemeni Revolution

The 2014 Yemeni Revolution was a series of nationwide demonstrations and civil unrest against president Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi and his cabinet. The protests first erupted after fuel subsidies and food prices was cut and increased. This sparked anger among the Houthi movement lead group and strongholds among northern Yemen. Hundreds of thousands took to the streets despite a heavy crackdown on 30 July. 1 was suspected to be killed in clashes, according to Al Jazeera. Thousands also demonstrated nationwide, not just Sanaa. Anti-government protesters marched along Aden and Sanaa. After the civil demonstrations, tens of thousands of protesters marched on 16 August to demonstrate the government's plans to scrutinize fuel/food prices. On 22 August, massive rioting in Yemen was met with Tear gas, Water cannon and Rubber bullets as they chanted slogans against the government. Pro-subsidies and anti-budget demonstrations were taking place nationwide. Rallies and General strikes led to a curfew being imposed after Live ammunition was used on demonstrators. 12 was killed in the bloody clampdown on protesters In September. The protests is the ultimate beginning of the Saudi-led intervention in Yemen.[1][2]