Shia rebels in Yemen seized several important sites in the vicinity of the presidential palace in the capital Sana'a.
These events could negate the efforts of the USA and its allies in the fight against the Yemeni al-Qaeda cell that claimed responsibility for the attack on Charlie Hebdo's offices in Paris.
Shia rebels seized Yemen’s state news agency and television station on Monday.
At the moment, the warring parties have managed to reach a truce. Negotiations are in progress.
