"A New State Is Emerging in Yemen" Topic

"A new country is beginning to form in the chaos and confusion of Yemen's civil war. A coup in Aden in late January 2018 has hastened the process.

The new Yemen has its roots in the period 1990 to 1994, when the Saudi-supported North Yemen and the Cuban/Soviet-supported South were forcibly united. The united Yemen was dominated by a clique surrounding North Yemen president Abdullah Saleh.

Although he eventually appointed a southerner – Soviet-trained Maj. Gen. Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi as his vice president, Saleh ruled the country like a family enterprise. He appointed his son, nephews and other members of his family and tribe to all important positions of the military and the state…"
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Amicalement
Armand

Cuba in Yemen? Wow, another tale of Castro's outsourcing that I would love to hear more about.

Dan
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Very interesting article Tango. You have to read it carefully or you get lost in all struggles with the different poser blocks. However, the last paragraph is very interesting and was something I was unaware that was happening.

Dave

CC,

What is the point of being a communist if you can't turn other countries into s**tholes like yours?

There's that word again!

Accuracy is a bummer.

Glad you enjoyed it my friend!. (smile)

Amicalement
Armand

CC,

It's really interesting to read up on all the places Castro sent his troops. Tank crews in Syria, troops in Angola, advisors in the Congo, etc.

They sent contributions just about anywhere that Communists were actively fighting.

Don't forget Venezuela… 30.000 guys there….

Amicalement
Armand

Venezuela train wreck has lasted longer than I thought. I'm sure there are lots of "Venezuelans" on the ground there right now, supporting that messed up regime.

Dan