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Is Yemen on the brink of civil war? (2011x11)

: 21, 2011

The Saudis are fighting a proxy war with Iran in Bahrain. While also trying to contain the Shia protests in the eastern parts of the country. Now with Iranian backing a third front of Shia uprising opens in the Arabian Peninsula. Yemen, with a Shia population who make up 45% of the population, could get drawn into a civil war. Add to this equation the various power ambitious tribal leaders who see a 'window of opportunity' amidst the chaos. With this many faction fighting each other, Yemen is in serious crisis. And it is exactly these kinds of moments that Al-Qaeda has the most opportunities.